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After bowel movement, i noticed light blood on toilet paper. i think i've external hemorrhoids. have no other symptom and have normal bowel movements. should i see a doc or will it go away? is it serious?

Q: after bowel movement, i noticed light blood on toilet paper. i think i've external hemorrhoids. have no other symptom and have normal bowel movements. should i see a doc or will it go away? is it serious?

: Anytime blood appears, it is a cause for concern. If it continues than best see your primary physician .It could be just irritated tissue or evidence of something else.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Anytime blood appears, it is a cause for concern. If it continues than best see your primary physician .It could be just irritated tissue or evidence of something else.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 5/29/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It should go away. If it persists pl get checked.

Answered 6/23/2022

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A member asked:

After bowel movement, i noticed light blood on toilet paper. i think i've external hemorrhoids. have no other symptom and have normal bowel movements. should i see a doc or will it go away? is it serious?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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