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A member asked:

When i poo my anus bleeds a little when i wipe (blood on the tp). not every time but often. ongoing for years. it may get so sore i can hardly walk.

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Sounds like a fissur: Or tear, from irregular bm's or intermittient diarrhea/constipation. No bleeding is considered normal. See your doctor or a colon and rectal surgeon for a diagnosis and proper treatment.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 3/19/2013

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