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Was constipated, and had bleeding with small bowel movement. now it hurts too much to let myself have any more. what next? i've taken stool softener
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Pretty "classic": for acute hemorrhoid attack! Try sitting in a tub with hot water (as hot as is comfortable! Obtain OTC Hemorrhoid Cream/Ointment! and use liberally! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 4/30/2016
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