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Has rectal bleeding when she is constipated. can this be a sign of colon cancer?
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Eval: Possible causes include: fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, cancer, infections or inflammation. Although rough, dry stool could lead to hemorrhoids or bleeding - you can not just assume that is the reason for bleeding. Get evaluated if more than a one time occurence.
Answered 5/12/2020
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