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Had bleeding during bowel movements. how can i tell if it is hemorrhoids or anal fissure? are there home treatments? or do they go away on their own?
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You may be able to: tell by looking with a mirror if you know what you're looking for.To know for sure, please see your doctor.If there's a fissure there, you may be able to heal it with a healing ointment such as Aquaphor and making sure your bowel movements aren't hard.Hemorrhoids can resolve on their own if you soften your stool and don't need to push as hard, but if the bleeding continues, you need to be checked.
Answered 3/6/2018
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