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If you’ve ever felt hemorrhoids, you know they can be a real pain in the you-know-what. While mostly painless, internal hemorrhoids can cause varying amounts of rectal bleeding and blood in the stool, Dr. But blood in the stool isn’t always due to hemorrhoids, and it should always be evaluated to rule out more serious medical conditions. “Some people may have a family history of hemorrhoids, but your likelihood of getting hemorrhoids mostly comes down to what you’re doing all day,” Dr. “Eating a healthy diet, staying active and drinking plenty of water all help reduce the chances of getting hemorrhoids,” he added.