Alpena, MI
A 40-year-old female asked:
I sometimes have bright red blood on stool or in toilet and anus hurts and burns after. is this hemorrhoids or something worse?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need to examine: What you described is consistent with hemorrhoids. However, even hemorrhoids should be treated and you should see you doctor for an examination and treatment.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
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Had colonscopy in 2011, showed hemorrhoids. Years later on occasion I get speck of bright red jelly like substance on toilet paper or on stool. Blood?
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Dr. Michael Moffa commented
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Hemorrhoids are a normal part of normal of normal anatomy. They are supposed to swell with blood during a bowel movement. They assist in fine continence and cushion the anal canal from the trauma of defecation.
They can become enlarged over time from straining or aging and they then may bleed
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Yesterday morning I had an alarming amount of blood on my stool (darker red blood) & bright red on toilet paper. I had a hemorrhoid a yr ago could it possibly be hemorrhoid again? *Ive set an appointment with my physician but its a month from now?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
From what you described, a recurrent hemorrhoid is a likely explanation. It is good that you will be seeing a doctor to get is checked out.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Toilet water blood red after bowel movement. Was fresh bright red blood. Stool was normal brown colour with no blood in it. Internal hemorrhoid?
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That is a strong: possibility. But if this is recurrent - would recommend assessment by your physician.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
26/male, negative fobt, unremarkable abdomen ct, bright red blood on stool and toilet paper, is further testing needed or safe to assume hemorrhoid?
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A 24-year-old male asked:
I've had blood in my stool for years. I've had hemorrhoid problems for a while but it has always been bright red. Chance of rectal cancer?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
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Low: Why have you not gotten treated for hemorrhoids? You can lose enough blood from these to become anemic. Please see your doctor for treatment and s/he ... Read More
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