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Can hemorrhoids cause narrow stools? or my anus seems to always swell when i poop, like blood is filling around the anus. could be external hemorrhoids that swell up when i poop, can this cause narrow stools?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Stools: The fullness sensation is probably due to the hemorrhoids. The narrow stools is a function of many things - stool consistence, amount of stools, side of opening.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2020

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A member asked:

Can hemorrhoids cause narrow stools? or my anus seems to always swell when i poop, like blood is filling around the anus. could be external hemorrhoids that swell up when i poop, can this cause narrow stools?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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