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Help fast! i noticed a bright red long streak in one of my stools today for the 1st time. didn't see blood until the 15th wipe. no blood on the 1-5 wipes. no pain. blood on the tissue in a bright red straight line. could this be cancer?

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Dr. answered

Likely haemorrhoids: Most of the time bright red blood when wiping your bottom is from hamemorrhoids. See this link https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/h/haemorrhoids/

Answered 9/12/2017

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Trauma: I do not see any reason to have to wipe yourself 15 times after a bowel movement. I suspect you may have a hemorrhoid condition or simply bled because of too much irritation from wiping. Have you considered using wet wipe first?

Answered 9/10/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Blood on stool: Risk is low at age 23. Excessive anal wiping could cause abrasian with bleeding. If this is a one time finding - would not fret. However, if this continues - please do get medical assessment & peace of mind. Take care.

Answered 10/23/2017

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