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Is it normal to have a dark purple poop if you have hemorhoids??
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See MD: May indicate dried blood which is not consistent with hemorrhoids unless they are well internal. Typically indicated internal bleeding. See your MD ASAP to evaluate . Good Luck.
Answered 9/30/2015
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