Great Britain
A 26-year-old female asked:
I have inconsistent blood in my stool, bright red. i also get a mucus substance when i wipe myself occasionally. what could this be please?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robin Merlinoanswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Rectal bleeding: This should be evaluated.Possible causes include hemorrhoidal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, infection, fissure and less likely a tumor.
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