Should you think you might have hemorrhoids, the first step is to go and see your doctor for an examination. While blood in your stool is generally a sign of hemorrhoids, it can also be a symptom of a much more serious disease, such as cancer, crohn’s disease or colitis. An experienced doctor will be able to tell very quickly if you have hemorrhoids, and can prescribe a course of treatment. In addition, they may order a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is a procedure where your entire colon is examined with a lighted flexible tube to identify the source of the bleeding and to rule out other causes of gastrointestinal bleeding.

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