Is it normal to have blood in your stool from hemorrhoids?

Is it normal to have blood in your stool from hemorrhoids?

1. Introduction Finding bright red blood in the stool or on toilet paper is a hallmark and entirely normal symptom of internal or external hemorrhoids. This bleeding occurs when the engorged, fragile blood vessels in the anal canal are irritated or ruptured during a bowel movement. Due to the high vascularity of the lower rectum, … Read more