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I've had rectal bleeding for over a year now. the bleeding is frequent, usually every day when i have a bowel movement. after a colonoscopy last summe?

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Dr. Aaron Margulies answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Bleeding not normal: Recital bleeding is abnormal. Especially for over one year. Go see your doctor who did the colonoscopy.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/24/2015

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A member asked:

I've had rectal bleeding for over a year now. the bleeding is frequent, usually every day when i have a bowel movement. after a colonoscopy last summe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Margulies answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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