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I've had rectal bleeding for a few weeks. the bleed stops for approx 3 days then starts again for a day or so. blood tests came back as normal. the blood is a brighter red. colonoscopy is to take place in the next few weeks. worried about cancer?

Q: i've had rectal bleeding for a few weeks. the bleed stops for approx 3 days then starts again for a day or so. blood tests came back as normal. the blood is a brighter red. colonoscopy is to take place in the next few weeks. worried about cancer?

: There is a possibility of hemorrhoids in this scenario. However your colonoscopy wll give the answer. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

There is a possibility of hemorrhoids in this scenario. However your colonoscopy wll give the answer. Good luck

Answered 8/23/2023

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A member asked:

I've had rectal bleeding for a few weeks. the bleed stops for approx 3 days then starts again for a day or so. blood tests came back as normal. the blood is a brighter red. colonoscopy is to take place in the next few weeks. worried about cancer?

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