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Can Hemorrhoids Cause Dark Bowel Movements?

I have hemmorhoids(spelling). It hurts to use the bathroom. I just started taking anusol supp. yesterday. My las two bowel movements have been very dark, with red. I did eat an entire raw beet yesterday. Could that be it? My PCP did check my bottom and did see the hemmorhoid.
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Since you are a diagnosed case of hemorrhoids and have pain also indicate that there may be associated ano-proctitis or fissure in ano.
This can be diagnosed by per-rectal digital examination and ano-proctoscopy.
The dark color can be due to entero-colitis due to an infection.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Get examination done by a Gastroenterologist or a Surgeon.
Tests of stool, urine and blood.
Colonoscopy.
A course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotics.
Surgery if required.
Sitz bath in a tub with warm water.
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Can Hemorrhoids Cause Dark Bowel Movements?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. Since you are a diagnosed case of hemorrhoids and have pain also indicate that there may be associated ano-proctitis or fissure in ano. This can be diagnosed by per-rectal digital examination and ano-proctoscopy. The dark color can be due to entero-colitis due to an infection. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Get examination done by a Gastroenterologist or a Surgeon. Tests of stool, urine and blood. Colonoscopy. A course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotics. Surgery if required. Sitz bath in a tub with warm water.