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32 y/o f with ibs, and internal hemorrhoids. been having intermittent minor bright red blood and mucus on stool for a few days. should i be concerned about this being anything other than ibs or hemorrhoids?
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Bright red blood originates from near the outlet. It reflects tissue injury near the outlet. Blood from higher up would be darker, red to maroon or black due to enzyme action & more worrisome. As long as you body replaces the blood lost you can do well. For long term management see a proctologist who can fix your hemorrhoids.
Answered 5/8/2023
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It is not normal to have G.I. bleeding. If you have had an evaluation in the past to verify that no other sources of bleeding or present besides the hemorrhoids, then you are probably OK, but if you have not had evaluation, you should not assume that the bleeding is due to the hemorrhoids. See your doctor or a gastroenterologist. Good luck.
Answered 5/9/2023
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In my experience proctologists by far provide the best treatment and followup for problematic hemorrhoids. However, in your case, with bowel symptoms and mucus passage along with blood, I favor a gastroenterologist to evaluate & advise you in case you're dealing with inflammatory bowel disease.
Answered 5/11/2023
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