Should I Worry I Notice Sometimes Light Pink Blood While Wiping Or Cleaning Anus After Pooping?

Posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2020

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Question : Hi I am male 59 years old. During last weeks I notice sometimes light pink blood while wiping or cleaning anus after pooping. Last year I had fixed an anal fissure by laser. During the examination then , doctors checked negatively for polyps . 8 years ago a had a negative colonoscopy . No other symptoms whatsoever. Should I worry ? thanks

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
HI.
Thanks for your query.
Read the history.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Was there any pain during passing stool?
Any burning sensation?
Any swelling or bulge at anus?
Any issues related to stool like hard/ loose/ mucus?
Pain in abdomen, bloating, nausea or so?
Please give details, helps a lot for diagnosis.

Awaiting.
Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon and Proctologist.

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