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Tmi here, i had a bm. there was no pain, very minimal straining, but when i stood up there was blood in the toilet. i've had hemorrhoids before, this was a lot of blood. so much i couldn't even see the bm at that point. is that normal with hems?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Potentially: A small amount of blood in a toilet can look like a lot of blood because it discolors the toilet water. This can occur. However, it is recommended that rectal bleeding be assessed.

Dr Bickel agreed

Answered 6/19/2020

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A member asked:

Tmi here, i had a bm. there was no pain, very minimal straining, but when i stood up there was blood in the toilet. i've had hemorrhoids before, this was a lot of blood. so much i couldn't even see the bm at that point. is that normal with hems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Bickel agreed

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