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Q: Heavy bleeding from anus

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 1st, 2009

I previously had both external hemorrhoids (which were told to me have been fully treated) and a anal fissure (still around, taking an ointment to help treat it). Over the last 24 hours, my anus has been bleeding a ton of blood unprovoked (haven't passed a stool in days, no physical activity, sitting on my couch). Is there any way to slow or stop this bleeding?

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Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD

replied on November 3rd, 2009

Hemorrhoids Answer A7738

Hello and welcome to eHealth Forum!

If there is bleeding from anus and you have a past history of elastic band treatment of hemorrhoids, maybe some artery has opened up. It could also be a recurrence of piles and bleeding from that. A fissure too can be bleeding. It could also be a polyp that is bleeding.

Generally sitting in a tub of warm water helps. However you must consult a doctor and locate the point of bleed. You can go back to the previous doctor who treated your hemorrhoids. Hope this helps. Take care!

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