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A member asked:

When i use the bathroom, my poop are sometimes the size of meat balls or bigger. and it's hard to push i eat fruits vegetables. when using i bleed why?

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Seek care: It is probably bleeding from you anus irritated by heavy pushing. Your diet sound ok, but you may need more fiber. See a doctor.

Answered 5/31/2013

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