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Can an ulcer cause bright red blood in stool?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Yes, not common: Ulcers of stomach or duodenum causing bright red rectal bleeding are major bleeds. Patients are shocky. Most brb per rectum is from anal, rectal, left colon sources.

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Answered 12/17/2020

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Rectum: Rectal ulcers can cause bright red blood on stool. More common cause would be internal hemorrhoids.

Answered 12/17/2020

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