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I have been bleeding when going to poop, but it does not hurt, been happening for 3 days. what can it be and what should i do?

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Get evaluated: All rectal bleeding needs to be evaluated. It may be as simple as hemmroids, but any rectal bleeding could indicate a larger problem and needs an examination.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have been bleeding when going to poop, but it does not hurt, been happening for 3 days. what can it be and what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

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