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Is rectal bleeding a serious health issue?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Rectal Bleeding: Rectal bleeding has a number of potential causes to include hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, cancer, ; GI infections ; inflammatory conditions. Medical evaluation is recommended for rectal bleeding.

Dr Lubienski agreed

Answered 12/21/2019

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