A member asked:

Do hemorrhoids in toddler cause purple color around the rectum with some inflammation? can this cause bleeding. he is often constipated.

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Constipation: Hemorrhoids are extremely rare in a toddler. The purple color is likely congestion as a result of constipation. Constipation will cause the color, bleeding and pain with stools. If there is a very red color with a distinct border surrounding the anus, that is usually due to streptococcus and is very painful.

Answered 7/8/2017

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See a pediatrician: This could be a fissure, see the pediatrician.

Answered 9/11/2013

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