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Small bright red/pink blood on toilet paper after pooping, three dr's said it's just piles or a tear caused by constipation and nothing sinister because of my age. can i take their word for it?

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Some basics to understand. Bright red/pink blood means it is fresh & from near the outlet. When it comes from up inside it has been acted on by inside chemicals/enzymes and changes through a darker maroon to purple to black, depending on how high up it originated. These are the facts & they support what your 3 docs said, but did not explain. I would relax. This is common.

Answered 5/24/2021

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Agree with Dr. Ferguson. If constipation is contributing factor: 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. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

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