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A 30-year-old male asked:
Can internal hemorrhoids cause mild but constant burning in my anus not associated with bowel movements? if not, what else? occasional blood on stool
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Anal symptoms: Such discomfort is more typical of mild inflammation of the rectum(proctitis) or anal fissure. Internal hemorrhoids can cause bright red blood in the stool. I feel a proctologist is very helpful in evaluating and treating this type of symptom.
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Examination : Your doctor could perform a rectal examination and an anoscopy
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