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Had sigmoidoscopy for months of bright red rectal bleeding. haven't had bleeding for two years now but am worried still. no other symptoms. ?
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Play it safe!: Any bright red blood per rectum is abnormal. This may be as simple as a hemorrhoid problem or as ominous as crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. I would be worried. Consider that the blood could have come from farther up than the sigmoidoscope reached -- you could have a big problem that went undiagnosed. Allay your fears and get a full colonoscopy to be sure -- the reassurance is worth the cost.
Answered 5/31/2017
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What was found?: Please clarify--you are not bleeding now, and you were reassured by a negative exam two years ago. What was found then? Is there risk of inflammatory bowel disease? Happy to help if we understand your concerns.
Answered 5/31/2017
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