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Thus, here is a list of symptoms that can help one determine whether they have Hemorrhoids or not. 1. Rectal Bleeding. The most distinctive of all symptoms associated with hemorrhoids is painless rectal bleeding. This signal internal Hemorrhoids and is manifested by bright red blood alongside the stools. In some cases, the blood may be coating the stool though the color of the feces remains unchanged.
Symptoms of Hemorrhoids. 1  External hemorrhoid symptoms include a painful hard bump on the edge of or just outside the anus. External hemorrhoids may be accompanied by anal itching, bleeding and pain upon defecation. Internal hemorrhoid symptoms include bright red blood on toilet paper, in stool, or in the toilet after a bowel movement (often the first and only symptom). There may also be a discharge of mucus from the anus.