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Does hemorrhoids cause blood on toilet paper only or it may cause black stool?

Q: does hemorrhoids cause blood on toilet paper only or it may cause black stool?

: Internal hemorrhoid can occasionally cause dark stools, but it is more common to have bright red blood. Red blood is the only form of bleeding you will see from external hmorrhoids.

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Internal hemorrhoid can occasionally cause dark stools, but it is more common to have bright red blood. Red blood is the only form of bleeding you will see from external hmorrhoids.

Answered 8/22/2023

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Does hemorrhoids cause blood on toilet paper only or it may cause black stool?

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