A member asked:

I have had bleeding hemorriods they bleed everytime i use the bathroom 3 times a day. my hair has been shedding. is this a symptom of blood lose?

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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Likely no: Unless you are severely and chronically anemic from blood loss this should not cause you to lose your hair. Would however get your hemorrhoids looked at by a colon and rectal surgeon to assure yourself that is indeed the source of your bleeding and to see if there's a simple treatment.

Answered 1/2/2013

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