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Can hemorrhoid or anal tissue cause heavy bleeding?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Usually: not ( since the rectal muscles act as a "tourniquet" stopping the bleeding...HOWEVER it does occur in some cases .suggest you have a surgical opinion! There have been cases of ANEMIA due to heavy recurrent ano-rectal bleeding! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 1/6/2018

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