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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.

Answered 2/24/2014

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shyamali Singhal answered

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