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I had a colonoscopy last yr it was neg. i have internal/external hemorrhoids, today i have diarrhea and every time i wipe there's a lil blood worry?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: You are young to have had a colonoscopy, and with negative findings, the blood is likely due to the hemorrhoids. Unless you have a strong family history, you should have a course of dietary changes to increase fiber and water intake to soften stools. If this fails, you may need to see a general or colorectal surgeon to have the hemorrhoids removed or banded.

Answered 3/1/2013

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Possibilities...: Consider anal fissure, hemorrhoidal bleeding, proctitis (inflamed rectum), anal abscess or fistula, trauma to the anal canal, skin changes around the anus (benign or malignant) or even a new infection or other causes of colitis (to account for your recent diarrhea). The only way to find out, and to start appropriate treatment, is to get re-examined. See your doctor please.

Answered 12/9/2013

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