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Rectal bleeding, but when urinating not defecating . bright red and stomach cramps. had diarrhea and loose stools so not straining at all.

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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? Fistula ?: Bright red blood implies it the source of blood is very distal in your GI tract, probably a hemorrhoid. But you state that the blood is exiting the wrong orifice. See a surgeon or urologist or gynecologist to explore your anatomy. Yours seems odd!

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 2/13/2016

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A member asked:

Rectal bleeding, but when urinating not defecating . bright red and stomach cramps. had diarrhea and loose stools so not straining at all.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr Grin agreed

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