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If there is small amounts of bright red blood on toilet paper after wiping bottom do i need to be concerned? have had hemorrhoids after child birth 9years ago, have reoccurred every now and then. doctor can see hemorrhoid now and fissures.

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Dr. Yousuf Siddiqui answered

May need testing: If you start fiber supplements (Metamucil or similar) and stool softeners and bowels are normal and not constipated and bleeding persists get it checked out (colonoscopy)

Answered 2/28/2018

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A member asked:

If there is small amounts of bright red blood on toilet paper after wiping bottom do i need to be concerned? have had hemorrhoids after child birth 9years ago, have reoccurred every now and then. doctor can see hemorrhoid now and fissures.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yousuf Siddiqui answered

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