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A 72-year-old man currently on apixaban after recent coronary artery stent placement presents to your office with intermittent rectal bleeding with defecation. He has increased his dietary fiber and water intake. Anoscopy shows grade 2 internal hemorrhoids. What is the best next step in the management of this patient?

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