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Bright red bleeding with rectal itching
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-06. It presents "Bright red bleeding with rectal itching" as a Easy Gastroenterology puzzle. The final answer is Hemorrhoids.
Answer
Hemorrhoids
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 47-year-old notices bright red blood on toilet paper.
Clue 2
Rectal itching and discomfort appear in this fictional case.
Clue 3
Symptoms are worse after straining.
Clue 4
The involved veins are near the anus or lower rectum.
Clue 5
The common nickname is piles.
Clue 6
The answer names swollen veins in that area.
Plain-language explanation
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in or around the anus or lower rectum. Educational clues include bright red bleeding, itching, discomfort, and straining context.
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