Hemorrhoids are abnormally swollen veins in the rectum or anus that bleed with minor pressure, such as that which occurs from bowel movements. You’re probably dealing with a hemorrhoid: a very common, and literal, pain in the butt. We see this all the time at Student Health and it’s rarely as scary as it looks.
Short A: Come in to see us so we can check it out. Q: Help! I saw bright red blood on the toilet paper after I wiped.