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Can anal dryness, lge hard stool and/or sharp pain around anal area during bowel movement cause a little bright red blood on stool? or is it ca? 34, f

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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Fissure: a large hard difficult to pass stool can cause a slight tear or crack in the anus, called a fissure. Try to eat a diet higher if fruits, vegetables and water to have a softer and easier to pass stool.

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Answered 6/15/2015

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A member asked:

Can anal dryness, lge hard stool and/or sharp pain around anal area during bowel movement cause a little bright red blood on stool? or is it ca? 34, f

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

Dr Willson agreed

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