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Other then hemorrhoids what can cause rectal bleeding?
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Rectal bleed: Blood from rectum can come from anal fissure, rectal or sigmoid polyp, colitis, diverticular bleed, cancer, infection (rare), trauma (rare)
Answered 1/31/2015
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Rectal bleeding: Rectal bleeding can occur as a result of many things besides hemorrhoids including a growth in your intestine. You need to get that checked out by your doctor.
Answered 7/24/2019
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