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When i poop it feels like there are shards of glass in my stool. when i wipe there is blood on the toilet paper?

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Hemorrhoids: Ovedr-the counter hemorrhoid medicine will probably help. Keep your stools soft with lots of fiber and green vegetables. If it doesn't improve see a physician, it might be something else.

Answered 4/3/2020

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