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
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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered
51 years experience General Practice
Hemorrhoidal: bleeding. It could be your internal hemorrhoids. See your family doctor to confirm.
Answered on Aug 30, 2014
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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered
47 years experience Medical Oncology
See doctor: That symptom may be due to rectal cancer, hemorrhoids, or anal fissure. You need a competent examination. Consult a physician.
Answered on Aug 30, 2014
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Dr. William Coutts ii answered
26 years experience Family Medicine
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.
Answered on Aug 30, 2014
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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered
22 years experience Pediatrics
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,
Answered on May 2, 2016
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Velt answered
42 years experience Diagnostic Radiology
Yes: Bright red blood per rectum is always a cause for concern. There are many causes but but the underlying cause needs to be found and soon
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered
55 years experience Internal Medicine
Probably: But you should see a gastroenterologist
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