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I have a hemorrhoid and it won't stop bleeding. what should i do?

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Dr. David Leszkowitz answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pressure : if pressure doesn't work you may very well need a procedure although possible very minimal and have to go to er

Answered 2/26/2019

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