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I've had rectal bleeding for the past year, always when i poop, sometimes without. anywhere from 2 tbs to 1/2 cup come out. is it just hemorrhoids?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

It could be many: things such as anal fissure, hemorroids, cancer, polyp, a-v malformation. See a surgeon for sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.

Answered 9/10/2014

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A member asked:

I've had rectal bleeding for the past year, always when i poop, sometimes without. anywhere from 2 tbs to 1/2 cup come out. is it just hemorrhoids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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