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I have an anal fissure and when i have bowel movements the blood is usually bright red. but today there was more blood and it was darker and purplish.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Worth a visit: There is a possibility that this was retained blood that began breaking down inside the colon before passage. If so, it would be darker than the fresh blood from a fissure. However, most would view purplish blood as an indication of bleeding further up the colon and worth an examination.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/15/2015

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A member asked:

I have an anal fissure and when i have bowel movements the blood is usually bright red. but today there was more blood and it was darker and purplish.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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