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Stop the Bleed (of Hemorrhoids)

I have hemorrhoids that every so often bleed after a bowel movement. Should I be concerned about this, and what can I do when they act up to ease the discomfort?

If you know for sure that the bleeding is due to hemorrhoids and not something more serious, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohnâ€...

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