Rectal Bleeding

Rectal bleeding may show up as bright red blood on a tissue, or it can show up as darkened stools.

It may be caused by something as common as hemorrhoids, or it could be a sign of a potentially serious condition like colorectal cancer. If you notice signs of rectal bleeding, you should seek out the services of your gastroenterologist.

When you experience rectal bleeding, you may experience other signs and symptoms like these:

Pain or pressure in or around your rectum
Bright red blood in your underwear, in the toilet, or in your stool
Dark red, maroon or black, tarry appearance in your stool
Dizziness, confusion, light-headedness, or fainting

Common causes:

Helpful procedures for diagnosis and Treatment:

Stool tests, to check for blood and abnormal DNA in your stool
A sigmoidoscopy, to examine the lower colon and rectal lining
A colonoscopy, to examine the entire colon and rectal lining
CT colonography, using CT technology to take scans of your bowel

Rectal Bleeding

Rectal bleeding may show up as bright red blood on a tissue, or it can show up as darkened stools.

Common causes:

Helpful procedures for diagnosis and Treatment:

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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Colon Polyps

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