Question 1

is rectal bleeding a sympt of ovarian cancer? i am getting conflicting info on the web. i read o cancer doesn't erode into the organs so it doesn't cause rectal bleeding. that was from a gyn oncologis

Accepted Answer

Usually not.: Rectal bleeding is usually caused by hemorrhoids, less frequently anal or rectal cancer.

Ovarian cancer usually presents with other symptoms before rectal bleeding.

Question 2

should i go to the doctor for rectal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That's it - that's my answer.  Make the call, and good luck.

Question 3

which doctor would see someone for rectal bleeding?

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First you see: your family doctor , will evaluate first , if needed will refer to appropriate specialist.

Question 4

help please? how is the doctor going to check/treat me for rectal bleeding?

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Depends on the type: Of doctor you see, ie fp, GI or colorectal. Most will start off with a detailed history, then a visual and digital rectal exam looking for obvious source of bleeding, maybe an anoscopy that looks just inside the anus and lower rectum. Depending on the results of all of above and your family history, may suggest colonoscopy and or egd or upper endoscopy. Do not ignore the symptom.

Question 5

i was wondering what does a doctor do when you complain of rectal bleeding?

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Colonoscopy: Rectal bleeding can be from a variety of sources and in general they will make sure to visualize the rectum, as well the remainder of the colon.

Question 6

can you tell me how is the doctor going to check/treat me for rectal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Considering your age: a simple rectal exam in the office and if no pathology found, probably a colonoscopy and possible upper endoscopy of your stomach especially if you have not had a recent screening colonoscopy based on your age.

Question 7

i'm a gay man and moderate rectal bleeding, should i see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes You must: You must see your physician, first will rule out sexually transmitted  diseases  and  then other causes.

Question 8

i seem to experience some possible rectal bleeding? should i go see a doctor? i am 30 years old, i just had a baby about 7 months ago. a few times since, when i will go to use the bathroom and realize that i am bleeding, i will think that i have started

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, you should be evaluated for this symptom.  This is not a normal occurence.  At minimum, you should undergo a flexible sigmoidoscopy to look for inlammatory causes, hemorrhoids or even a lesion such as a polyp.

Question 9

saw doctor today about rectal bleeding for 4 months after perianal abscess surgery. told that body is cleaning itself out - takes time to heal.

Accepted Answer

Suggest you see: Another doctor, specifically a colorectal surgeon. You may have a perianal fistula as the underlying cause of the original abscess. If no evidence for source of bleeding on office visit, probably need a colonoscopy. Do not accept your first doctors eplanation. It is just plain hooey.

Question 10

doctor i had been experiencing bright red rectal bleeding a mass used to comeout and bleed but then after some months it disappeared was it internal pile or polyp?

Accepted Answer

: Pl. get an exam sigmoidoscopy that will give the answer

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Is rectal bleeding a sympt of ovarian cancer? i am getting conflicting info on the web. i read o cancer doesn't erode into the organs so it doesn't cause rectal bleeding. that was from a gyn oncologis

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Should i go to the doctor for rectal bleeding?

A member asked:

Which doctor would see someone for rectal bleeding?

A member asked:

Help please? how is the doctor going to check/treat me for rectal bleeding?

A member asked:

I was wondering what does a doctor do when you complain of rectal bleeding?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how is the doctor going to check/treat me for rectal bleeding?

A member asked:

I'm a gay man and moderate rectal bleeding, should i see a doctor?

A member asked:

I seem to experience some possible rectal bleeding? should i go see a doctor? i am 30 years old, i just had a baby about 7 months ago. a few times since, when i will go to use the bathroom and realize that i am bleeding, i will think that i have started

A member asked:

Saw doctor today about rectal bleeding for 4 months after perianal abscess surgery. told that body is cleaning itself out - takes time to heal.

A member asked:

Doctor i had been experiencing bright red rectal bleeding a mass used to comeout and bleed but then after some months it disappeared was it internal pile or polyp?

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