Blood that issues from your anus can also be coming from higher up in your digestive tract. That's why it's important to notify your doctor about any type of bleeding from your anus. About 99 percent of the time, it's just hemorrhoids, but it can be something more serious. But you should still let your doctor know what is going on even if these simple remedies stop your bleeding. Bring your own roll.
Some people use cheap types of toilet paper and rub their bottoms raw to the point of bleeding.
You should always use a soft paper and pat your bottom dry. Well-manicured fingernails may make a fashion statement, but long nails can be dangerous. It turned out she had accidentally nabbed a hemorrhoid with a long fingernail while wiping her bottom. Grease is the word. Try inserting a soothing daub of petroleum jelly into the anus before a bowel movement, suggest Dr. Harig.