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Yesterday i drank large drink lots of beets,lemon,ginger.today i wiped myself after bowel movement color was purplish-red. i have had ibs and hemorrhoids. would it be ok to use the hemorrhoid ointment see if that clears it up? no pain or other sympt?

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yes you may use the hemorrhoidal ointment. it is harmless and it may help.

Answered 4/30/2021

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I don’t believe that there is a casual relationship between the two Continue

Answered 5/1/2021

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Color of stool is likely related to your food intake. Visit this site for information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/stool-color/expert-answers/faq-20058080 Wish you good health!

Answered 4/30/2021

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