A member asked:

I wipe myself alot after i move my bowels sometimes i use wipes and sometimes not anyway after i wipe alot i start seeing specs of blood. worried?

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Dr. Georgia Latham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Wiping too much??: The anus and surrounding area (perianal) is delicate tissue that bleeds easily. It is most likely that the wiping a lot is causing the specs of blood you are seeing. If you are concerned about being clean, gentle washing is probably a better option then wiping a lot.

Answered 2/21/2015

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