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Claim Text: When hemorrhoids, which are swollen, inflamed veins, are irritated or pressure is applied, they can cause bright red blood to appear on toilet paper, or as drops in the toilet bowl or on the surface of your stool.
Simplified Text: Hemorrhoids, which are swollen and inflamed veins, can cause bright red blood to appear on toilet paper, in the toilet bowl, or on the surface of stool when irritated or under pressure.
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-28" }
Subject Tags: Symptoms Gastrointestinal Health Hemorrhoids
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM (2 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/well/gastrointestinal-symptoms-gut-health.html

Experts highlight five gastrointestinal symptoms that warrant immediate medical attention, including blood in stool, unusual bowel changes, persistent diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, and nighttime symptoms. These could indicate serious underlying conditions.

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