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A member asked:

Will a herpes outbreak in the anus cause bleeding during bowel movements ?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It could: But should stop when the outbreak is over.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 10/8/2013

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible: Yes anal herpes could result in bleeding with bowel movements.

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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