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A 23-year-old male asked about a 23-year-old male:

23 yrs old. had a coloscopy a year ago, due 2 blood in stool. nothing found. year later (now) i believe i have a hemorrhoid, as i can see a bump come out after passing stool. should i visit a doctor?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered

Surgery 41 years experience

Yes: Yes, if you see or feel new changes then see your doctor for an evaluation. They can give you instructions on care and treatment if needed.

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Dr. Boris Aronzonanswered

Anesthesiology 26 years experience

You should: You likely have chronic problem. See colorectal surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

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Dr. Alexander Barkananswered

General Surgery 26 years experience

Hemmoroids: If they are painful or large or increasing in size then yes see a doctor.

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A member asked:

I went to the doctor the other day.I've been having bloody stools, he said I have hemorroids..Is this from too much beer? Its been 4 days now and i'm still seeing blood in the toilet only when i poop..I'm 37 years old and in fairly good health..I do drink

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A 35-year-old male asked:

Had a hard stool and a known exterior hemorrhoid. Wiped and there was a streak of blood. Stools since have been fine with no blood. My doctor indicated to not worry as this might be from straining, which I was doing. Still scared?

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I had bright red blood in my stool. Went to a doctor who did a rectal exam. She did not find evidence of external or internal hemorrhoids.No pain. ?

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A 28-year-old male asked:

28/M Blood on toilet paper? Doctor won't schedule colonoscopy and tells me not to worry and that it's hemorrhoids/fissure because blood is not on stool or mixed in. How can he be so sure?

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have seen a tiny bit of blood in my stool every once in a while, so i think I have hemorrhoids.Am i ok to wait and if it gets worse, then to a doctor?

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