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A 63-year-old female asked:
I am experiencing hemorrhoids, constipation, rectal bleeding, blood on toilet tissue, anal itching and mucus in stool. the following also describe me: holding bowel movements, feeling of unfinished defecation, and rectal lump. what should i do?
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Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
See doctor: Frequent constipation often leads to hemorrhoids and thus fiber supplements may be very helpful. On the other hand, it is time for you to get a colonoscopy even without these symptoms. Make an appt with a GI doctor soon.
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