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Upon a physical exam my dr said the anal area was actually quite dry. could this be a cause for the mild anal bleeding? (bright red blood spot/smear)

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Possibly: Particularly if lead to the compromise in the integrity of the skin in the perianal area. This may predispose you to skin breakdown and bleeding from superficial lesions.

Answered 2/14/2015

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A member asked:

Upon a physical exam my dr said the anal area was actually quite dry. could this be a cause for the mild anal bleeding? (bright red blood spot/smear)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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