Bardstown, Kentucky
A 45-year-old male asked:
I recently noiticed blood in the toilet and my stool when going you the restroom. it is bright red. what could this be? i have had internal hemorrh
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
General Practice 52 years experience
Hemorrhoidal: bleeding. It could be your internal hemorrhoids. See your family doctor to confirm.
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Dr. Eric Chevlenanswered
Internal Medicine - Oncology 48 years experience
See doctor: That symptom may be due to rectal cancer, hemorrhoids, or anal fissure. You need a competent examination. Consult a physician.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. William Coutts iianswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Get checked out: Even though your rectal bleeding is most likely from your hemorrhoids, you should see your family doctor to be evaluated and treated as indicated.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Larry Xanthopoulosanswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
Hemorrhoids: It is possible that these are your hemorrhoids bleeding. Do you have hx of constipation? If you soften your stools and treat yourself with steroid cream topically and the bleeding does not improve then consider visit to the doctor,
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 2, 2016
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