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I m 24 yo male and i have external hemorrhoids for some years now i din t fel much discomfort until recent weeks when i started pooping with a slightly considerable amount of blood can you tell me the cause and treatment?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

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See a doctor: Assuming that you don't have an underlying bleeding disorder, your age suggests that you have irritated hemorrhoids that are bleeding. I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist for evaluation; if it is just the hemorrhoids, they may be able to band them for relief.

Answered 12/8/2012

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A member asked:

I m 24 yo male and i have external hemorrhoids for some years now i din t fel much discomfort until recent weeks when i started pooping with a slightly considerable amount of blood can you tell me the cause and treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Ho answered

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