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Is there a difference between having colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids when it comes to blood on the stool?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Eval: You would need to be evaluated to determine the cause of your rectal bleeding. There isn't a way to distinguish without medical assessment.

Dr Vaziri agreed

Answered 5/12/2020

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A member asked:

Is there a difference between having colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids when it comes to blood on the stool?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Vaziri agreed

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