Re: rectal bleeding

Posted By HFHSM.D.-rf on June 30, 1998 at 06:20:21:

In Reply to: rectal bleeding posted by Don on June 29, 1998 at 23:02:27:






Dear Doctor(s):
For the past few years I have been bleeding
from my rectal area after stooling.  The blood, most often,
comes after my stool in drops.  I also notice that a bump
appears after my stool then disappears after some time.  Are these
symptoms of Hemmoroids (hemorrhoids)? Cancer??Can you please give me some information in regards to how I
can remedy this problem.  Thank you!
Age:  27
Sex: Male
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Dear Don,
Blood that appears on the toilet paper or on the surface of the stool is usually due to a low rectal or anal process.  The most common causes of the bleeding are hemarrhoids and anal fissures, tears in the lining of the colon.  Rectal trauma can also cause bleeding.  For peace of mind you should see your physician and request that he perform a flexible sigmoidoscopy.  This test will identify large hemarrhoids and fissures (if present)as well as exclude rectal polyps or cancers.
This information is preseneted for educational purposes only.  Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords: rectal bleeding, hemarrhoids
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