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Suggest Treatment For Hemorrhoids

Hi i have hemmroids I m 28. And when I go number 2 I bleed should I get a colonoscipy done? I try to drink alot of water and I took colace today is there anything else I can do? Should I be worried. When I just went to the bathroom no bm I wiped blood
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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If you have bleeding and hemorrhoids you should have a colonoscopy to make sure no other lesions are present. the best approach to treatment is to increase the fiber in your diet eating lots of fruits vegies and whole grains.
Metamucil daily is another way to boost fiber in the diet.
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Suggest Treatment For Hemorrhoids

If you have bleeding and hemorrhoids you should have a colonoscopy to make sure no other lesions are present. the best approach to treatment is to increase the fiber in your diet eating lots of fruits vegies and whole grains. Metamucil daily is another way to boost fiber in the diet.