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A 19-year-old female asked:
My anus itches and burns. there is medium dark red blood after i have a bowel movement only when i wipe. i have an ulcer... could that be related?
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Dr. Maureen Maysanswered
Specializes in Clinical Lipidology
Hemorrhoids or ????: You should get checked. Go see a doctor and have them look. It sounds horrid, but it our job. Many things can cause blood in the stool - some not so bad, but some very dangerous. Go get checked. Please.
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Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Pruritus Ani: Pruritus ani is so common today that it is known as the "space-age" disease. Occasionally, pinworms, lice, fungus, and hemorrhoids may be responsible. Rarely, food allergies, and allergies to drugs such as antibiotics may be the cause. Pruritus ani is also associated with certain systemic disorders such as jaundice, diabetes, lymphoma, and uremia. Pruritus ani is a self-perpetuating disease.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
When i wiped after bowel movement there was a little blood. Could this be a bleeding ulcer?
Dr. Nicole Basaanswered
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No: It most likely is a hemorrhoid especially if you are frequently constipated. A bleeding stomach/duodenal ulcer may cause black stools vs. Bright red ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Had a bowel movement with red blood on the tp and some on the stool. Burning, itching, and pain around rectum after. 2nd time this week. Concerned?
Dr. Robert Cloudanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 43 years experience
Rectal bleeding: At age 30 most likely hemorrhoid all irritation. Abalone cream containing 1% Hydrocortisone over the counter and used up inside the anus twice a day f... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
I am 22 years old i have a bleeding mass coming out if anus that bleeds fresh red blood during bowel movement is it pile or polyp?
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
At your age it is almost certainly a hemorrhoid. Best to have a GI doctor check it out and see about removal since it is bleeding and is causing you ... Read More
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Answered Jun 20, 2021
A 37-year-old female asked:
I have an itchy anus which ia now bleeding when wiping. I've not had a bowel movement in 2 days. He blood is bright red. No pain just itchy.
Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Rectal Bleeding: Rectal bleeding can be caused by:
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anal fissure,
anal abscess or fistula,
diverticulosis/diverticulitis,
inflammatory bowel disea... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
39 y/o female with inflamed, itchy, peeling skin around anus for weeks. Last night had a bloody bowel movement (fair amount of blood, toilet bowl bright red). STI tests all clear, not been sexually active at all for years. What could this be?
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
See Dr: Probably local irritation and/ or hemorrhoids. Need professional evaluation because of other possible causes. Meanwhile use skin lotion on bathroom pa... Read More
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