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I went to the er for rectal bleeding i have soaked 2 pairs of panties with blood. dx hemorrhoids.can they cause much blood. bright red and constant.

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Dr. Felix Chien answered

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Hemorrhoids: Yes, hemorrhoids can cause severe rectal bleeding. And yes the amount of blood being exuded can be frightening. People with continued problems with hemorrhoids often get referred out to a colo rectal surgeon or gastroenterologist. I hope this helps.

Answered 7/12/2019

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A member asked:

I went to the er for rectal bleeding i have soaked 2 pairs of panties with blood. dx hemorrhoids.can they cause much blood. bright red and constant.

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Dr. Felix Chien answered

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