tmi hemorrhoids

Ok I am almost 35wks pregnant and have been really constipated which caused hemorrhoids so I've been taking stool softeners I just went to the bathroom and there was blood in to toilet is this something normal or should i call my doctor??? I kno the blood was definitely from my bottom. Please any advice will be greatly appreciated 
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Ki

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I've had them really bad. Like almost the size of a large grape. The best solution I've found is to get into an epsom salt bath immediately after going to the bathroom. Sit for at least 10 minutes, use tucks to clean up and apply hemorrhoid cream. If it gets really painful and swollen, I will sit on an ice pack for a while. I ended up with 3 large ones that come out each time I have to use the bathroom so I don't think they'll go away till the baby is here in a few weeks. Hopefully you find some relief soon!

Ka

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Ok it sounds weird but witch hazel is grait for hemorrhoids. It helps sooth them.

Am

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If the blood is from your bottom and you have hemmroids, then it is normal. If you are bleeding excessively even when. It in the bathroom, or are passing clots when on the toilet go to the ER. 

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Holly • Nov 6, 2016
Ok thank you!!!

Ge

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Have you tried a cream to help get rid of them? You can pick one up from your doctor if your not sure which one is best to use. Remember they are really common in pregnancy (I've had them myself). 

Ge

Georgina • Nov 7, 2016
A little bit yes, but if it's a lot and your worried I'd see your doctor

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Holly • Nov 6, 2016
I've been using tucks and preparation H. But is the blood normal?