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I have a abscess in my bum and am going to see a surgeon next week wednesday. i went to the bathroom and it has started bleeding. is this a problem?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not particularly: Sometimes such an abscess will spontaneously drain both pus & blood. They would often recur unless they are properly emptied & the abscess sac removed.

Answered 3/19/2020

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A member asked:

I have a abscess in my bum and am going to see a surgeon next week wednesday. i went to the bathroom and it has started bleeding. is this a problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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