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Do internal hemorrhoids bleed even with small bowel movements?

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It can...: Small bowel movements can cause rectal bleeding with internal hemorrhoids depending in its severity.

Answered 1/9/2012

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They can.: Yes, especially if what you mean by "small" bowel movements is hard , dry stools. Increase water intake to at least 64 oz/day, eat fruits and veggies, and add a daily fiber supplement (psyllium is recommended). A more deformable stool will scrape the hemorrhoids less, and decrease the bleeding. If not- see your doctor.

Answered 6/11/2015

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