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A member asked:

My friend is bleeding from her rectal and we were wondering if she should go to the hospital? it started after anal sex

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably: If the bleeding is profuse or lasts more than an hour in small amount, it is best to get checked out. Anal sex can cause a lot of trauma and even tear in the rectum if not done properly.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/10/2017

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