HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I've found blood in my stool and i feel embarrassed to go to the doctors. is there any way i can get rid of it. ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See a doctor: Though it might just be hemorrhoids visible bleeding can also be a sign of something serious like cancer or a polyp.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2014

5.4k views

Thank

Rectal bleeding: There are many reasons for rectal bleeding: hemorrhoids, anal inter cause , rectal or colon polyp among many others. You need to see gastroenterologist who can help you with treatment and diagnoses.

Answered 12/23/2012

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have blood in my stool, what could cause this. I also have a cough I cannot get rid if. Could they be related. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Ugh i think I have hermerroids and whenever I use the bathroom to do my business i get blood in my stool. Is there a way to prevent the blood happenin?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What do I do to get rid of vertigo? It has been going on for quiet a while. I gone to see any doctor you can think of, blood works and labs and many tests have been done and everything comes out as me being healthy. Everyday I wake up the same, help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Small tear in anus blood on tissue etc quite painful have had for a few months any ideas how to get rid don't really want to see doc ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can i get rid of taking medicine for diabites i got this high blood suger problem starting from feb 2012. My doctor says it will be cured in1year.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How concerning is blood in your stool? I get it every few weeks and my parents are never concerned. Should I go to a doctor?
Soft stools last night with cramps.this morning red blood clots and mucus.27 yo.Called doc can't get in til tomorrow.no other symptoms.okay to wait?
I went to ER for hurting bowel movement stool soft blood in rectum burning doc says anal fissue is this hemorrhoids? Should get removed i see doc wed
I've found blood in my stool but when i go im not in any pain. What can it be and how can I get rid of it?
How to get rid of a stool impaction and do I need to go to the doctor?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.