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can constipation cause rectal bleeding?
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1461073 tn?1308677548
Hello yes the stool being hard and dry ruptures the capillaries or causes tears that then starts to bleed.  You definately need to use a stool softener/laxative  as previously recommended by cash and cute.  Pericolace contains both stool softener and laxative in the same tablet.  Start by taken 3 nightly and then when you start going more normally decrease to 2 and continue there, if the stool gets to loose decrease to 1 nightly.

If the bleeding is still present after softening of the stool has taken place you need to see your doctor because there are other conditions that could be causing the bleeding, including colon cancer which needs immediate treatment and not be overlooked.  

I Hope This Helps
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1470528 tn?1324694321
yes definately.... but severe constipation which is also know as piles... use a laxative and consult a doctor it's nothing very serious don't worry but get it treated... good luck..
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1510297 tn?1290053941
Yes, you need to try a stool softner or laxative.  If that doesn't help see your doctor.
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