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I have rectal bleeding for the last 6 hours. no pain or discomfort. looks like a internal hemmorid. how long does it bleed for?

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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Depends: Are you taking any blood thinners?(coumadin, plavix), if not bleeding from a hemorrhoid usually last for only a few minutes if the bleeding is persistant, darker in color, or more than a cupful total you need to be seen in the er or call your doctor now.

Answered 1/4/2013

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A member asked:

I have rectal bleeding for the last 6 hours. no pain or discomfort. looks like a internal hemmorid. how long does it bleed for?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

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