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I've been having some anal bleeding, so i'm figuring i just have a hemmeroid. should i talk to my doctor? i haven't tried anything for it yet
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Yes. : Yes. Although this may well be a hemorrhoid, you will not know the cause of your rectal or anal bleeding unless you are evaluated.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Be seen: Several possibles . Colon and rectal cancer can mimic.
Answered 8/25/2013
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