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Question
Hello doctor,
I had hemorrhoids almost 2 years ago, at first I didn't even notice. However, later, when I went to the toilet, I kept bleeding but shooting no rays, sometimes when I sit, it also bleeds. The doctor asked me, is blood in the stool a sign of hemorrhoids?
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Van Quan - Gastroenterologist - Department of General Surgery & Anesthesia, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question "Is blood out in the stool a sign of hemorrhoids?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You should go to the doctor soon to be diagnosed and treated for hemorrhoids. Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids may include:
Painless bleeding during bowel movements. Initially, a discreet amount of bright red blood may be seen on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. Bleeding is the earliest and most common symptom. Later, after pushing a lot, the blood flows in drops or rays. It is worse when squatting also bleeds. Itching or irritation in the anal area due to mucus secretion from the mucosa of the anal canal. Pain or discomfort, which ranges from no pain, little pain to very painful anal fissures, obstruction, or strangulation. Swelling around the anus A protrusion near the anus, burning or pain (possibly a blood clot in the hemorrhoid) Depending on the severity of the hemorrhoid, the doctor will have appropriate treatment methods. If you let blood in the stool last for a long time, you will lose a lot of blood, which can lead to anemia, affecting your health and work.
If you still have questions about blood in the stool, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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