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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Rectal Bleeding
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Rectal Bleeding
by KC60hh, Dec 06, 2008 05:50AM
I'm a 28 year old male who is pretty active. I go to the gym four times week, run everyday, and eat pretty well. Three days ago I recently had a bowel movement and noticed bright red blood on the toliet paper. I have had two more movements with the same result. I have no pain what's so ever passing the movement, nor pain any were else in the Abdominal area. I was wondering if this is something serious, what could be wrong, and what do I need to do to treat it. THank you
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 06, 2008 08:44AM
, Dec 06, 2008 08:44AM
Blood in the toilet at your age is normally due to hemorrhoids. However, more serious causes like a colon polyp, or even cancer, cannot be excluded - although the changes are less likely.
I would consider a flexible sigmoidoscopy at this time. This can exclude the more serious causes, but if it continues despite a normal test, a more comprehensive colonoscopy can be performed.
This option can be discussed with your personal physician.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
I would consider a flexible sigmoidoscopy at this time. This can exclude the more serious causes, but if it continues despite a normal test, a more comprehensive colonoscopy can be performed.
This option can be discussed with your personal physician.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
