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I am 45 years old i am bleeding from my rectal area. i am very concerned?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Rectal bleeding is: nor normal. Rectal bleeding may be the results of hemorrhoids, fistula, fissure, polyps, cancer, trauma or infection/ inflammatory condition. Please have this evaluated.

Answered 5/23/2017

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A member asked:

I am 45 years old i am bleeding from my rectal area. i am very concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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