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Large external hhemmoid.been bleeding dr examed. gave me medication also a stool sample. blood in stool that i could not see. having colonoscopy its been 5 years. can this blood still be from the hemmroid?

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Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids can cause rectal bleeding and so can other colon issues that can be evaluated with a colonoscopy

Answered 1/23/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Occult blood: Yes, the blood in the stool sample/ microscopic can be from a known source only. An additional source cannot be ruled out and that's why the colonoscopy is indicated.

Answered 1/23/2021

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