“Should I go to the ER for a bleeding hemorrhoid?”

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“Should I go to the ER for a bleeding hemorrhoid?”

I have bleeding hemorrhoid. What should I do? Should I go to the ER for bleeding hemorrhoid?

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**Dr. Davorka Nikolic** Critical Care Surgeon Menomonee Falls, WI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Davorka Nikolic Critical Care Surgeon Menomonee Falls, WI

Depends on how much you are bleeding. If becoming dizzy with low blood pressure then definitely go.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, if there is a lot of blood loss, then consult GI. Should get an EGD and colonoscopy. May need Surgery.