Constipation accompanied by blood in the stool is hemorrhoids?

Question
Hello doctor,
I was constipated the other day, and the blood flowed in drops from that day to now, it's been 3 days, every time I push, I bleed. So the doctor told me what are the symptoms of hemorrhoids? Constipation accompanied by blood in the stool is hemorrhoids? I thank you doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Van Quan - Department of General Surgery & Anesthesia, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Constipation accompanied by blood in the stool is hemorrhoids? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Symptoms of hemorrhoids may be: Blood in the stool, protrusion of anal mass, itching or pain in the anus, ... For internal hemorrhoids, depending on the degree prolapse of hemorrhoids that we can divide into 4 levels:
Level 1: Hemorrhoids only bulge, not prolapse. There may be bleeding during bowel movements. Grade 2: The hemorrhoid prolapses during defecation and immediately recedes on its own. Grade 3: Hemorrhoids prolapse during defecation and are difficult to retract. Usually has to be pushed in by hand. Level 4: The hemorrhoid prolapses permanently and when the hand is pushed into the hemorrhoid, the hemorrhoid recedes. With the symptoms you provided, there are many causes of bloody stools like your case, however the 2 most common causes are: Hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Therefore, the doctor recommends that you see a gastroenterologist to be able to accurately determine and have a treatment plan for you.
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