I have had hemorrhoids, but they never got to the point of bleeding.  I understand that bleeding hemorrhoids are more common that I realized.  A bleeding hemorrhoid can be either internal or external.  If you don’t know what a hemorrhoid is, it is when the veins in the rectum and anal area become swollen from pushing or straining.  Although most hemorrhoids go away by themselves with just basic treatment others such as bleeding hemorrhoids are much more serious.  Bleeding hemorrhoids can be a very scary experience when you see fresh blood coming from your rectum. 

If the hemorrhoids are internal then you will see blood in your stools, toilet bowl and toilet paper.  If you have constipation as well, which may be why you got them in the first place, then it becomes even more painful and can cause the hemorrhoids to because even more serious.  Having hemorrhoids can make you feel  afraid to go out in public for fear you may bleed through your clothes.  This can make you feel isolated and depressed.   This is a condition when it is important to go see your doctor and find out what options you should consider next.