Kennesaw, GA
A 20-year-old female asked:
Will a herpes outbreak in the anus cause bleeding during bowel movements ?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
It could: But should stop when the outbreak is over.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan commented
Dermatology 59 years experience
Also ask your DR for a pill to take at onset of each attack
Oct 8, 2013
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Possible: Yes anal herpes could result in bleeding with bowel movements.
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