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82yr old mom hemorrhoids that hang out she says blood in toilet. had colonoscopy few yrs ago. doc gave her prescription cream & to use witch hazel pads. how much is too much blood in toilet? doc said small amt of blood in bowl water can look shocking

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Rectal bleeding: Rectal bleeding can be for various reasons. This can be from hemorroids or anal fissure. Other causes can be proctitis, or colitis, diverticulitis/diverticulosis, GI poly or cancer. Too much rectal bleeding is associated with rapid heart rate, hypotension, light headedness.

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Answered 10/19/2019

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