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Can Haemorrhoids Bleed At Any Time?

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paul75665
paul75665

Hi All

Just a quick query for you that I'm hoping to get some answers for. As the title suggests, can haemorrhoids bleed at any time?

Only ask as I have been diagnosed with haemorrhoids following a routine colonoscopy a few months back now, and I was under the impression that they would only bleed following a bowel movement. Yesterday evening I was sat watching a bit of TV when I noticed my rectum area felt a bit more moist than normal. It's very hot at the moment and thought it was probably just sweat. However, I went to the toilet to dry myself and I noticed bright red blood on the toilet tissue, I also noticed two or three drops of blood go into the toilet bowl. All night I have had to use rolled up toilet paper as a sort of pad to catch any blood, I woke this morning and it seems to have stopped. I'm not talking masses of blood through the night, or in total for that matter, almost like watered down spots of it on the toilet roll, I've probably lost no more than you would loose with a small cut to the finger if that. I just found it really odd that it came on spontaneously, without doing anything at all. Thought I should mention that since the morning bowel movement yesterday, I did have a sense all day that my rectum was slightly irritated / sore. Other than that I've had no other problems or symptoms to report.

I'd be extremely grateful if any of you are able to answer this query for me, looking forward to your responses.

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  • april83406
    april83406 paul75665

    Posted

    HI Paul .Yes  they can  bleed at any time. I have had piles for many years but  lately over past couple of months have  had bleeding not only after a bowel movement  but any time.It's a horrible  thing to suffer  with it went for 3 weeks with no problems  but this week  it's started again. Don't use toilet  paper as it's to scratchy I use baby wipes more gentle regards April 

    • paul75665
      paul75665 april83406

      Posted

      Thanks for such a prompt reply April, I really appreciate it. Sorry to hear that your piles are giving you random bleeding events, it's definitely not a nice thing to happen, especially when it catches you unawares.

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      Thank you again so much, you are a testament to how helpful people like yourself and this site can be in times when others need just a bit of information and reassurance.

  • april83406
    april83406 paul75665

    Posted

    No problem  Paul. Another thing is plenty of fluids , fruit  and  fibre .Always happy to discuss  any problems  ðŸ˜€

    • paul75665
      paul75665 april83406

      Posted

      Thanks for the advice April, fluids aren't a problem, but gastrointestinal issues mean fruit and fibre are pretty much non existent in my life due to numerous food intolerances. Just to know that haemorrhoid bleeding can occur at any time has been very comforting to know!

  • Heyuanleo
    Heyuanleo paul75665

    Posted

    Yeap, it can bleed anytime, because hemorrhoid is actually swollen blood vessel. When the blood vessel got cut/damaged, it tend to bleed. Some people can even notice blood drops while farting. 
  • markee02980
    markee02980 paul75665

    Posted

    It was normal for me. Pretty sure I bleed regularly everyday it was just a small amount as your was. Just from irritation, rubbing, inflammation bowel movements etc 
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