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Today i went to the restroom and pooped, but when i wiped, i noticed i was bleeding a little bit. i checked again and the bleeding stopped. but im too shy to ask my mom, what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

What to do?: Work through your shyness and let your parent know. There are many possible causes of rectal bleeding. Tell you parents.

Answered 1/16/2021

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Need to examine: If you passed hard stool, it may have abraded the anal lining. If you have constipation - You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

Answered 1/17/2021

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