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dave79 · 10-25-2003, 12:57 PM

When i take a crap... sometimes there is blood on the toliet paper... is this a bad thing and does it mean something is wrong with me and is there anything i can do??

zuzu8 · 10-25-2003, 01:08 PM

Sometimes constipation and straining at your stool can cause hemorrhoids which can bleed from time to time.
However, blood when you defecate should never be assumed to be hemorrhoids without further investigation by a gastroenterologist, since it can also be an indication of polyps or even cancer. Get it checked out.

Chances are it is not serious but don't ignore it. If your doctor finds hemorrhoids there are lots of topical ointments that can reduce them. Also if you are constipated or strain a lot, eating lots of fiber is a good idea...raw veggies, salads, fruit.

zuzu xx

cattys · 10-25-2003, 04:29 PM

Try posting on the bowel disorder forum. You would proboly get more responses.

It does sound like hemrrhoids to me

Best wishes

2001Flushes · 10-25-2003, 05:54 PM

fissures or hemorrhoids perhaps? The bowel disorder forum might have more answers and such. I do know if it's bright red blood is usually means something right near down the lower intestinal track where if it's dark red or black tarry stools (see a doctor immediately if this the case of course) then it's indicate of a bleed higher up.