Knoxville, TN
A 20-year-old male asked:
I'm 20 and today there was bright red blood in the stool and toilet paper. it has happened before but rarely ever happens. stomach doesn't hurt.ideas?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Shariq Refaianswered
Psychiatry 15 years experience
Could be: Could be multiple things. If it is bright red then it is likely from an anal fissure which is a small tear or cut along your anus or could even be internal hemorrhoids. But it could be something more concerning. Best thing to do is go to your physician for an appropriate physical exam.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Rectal bleeding : Agree w dr. Rafai, there are many possible causes to include: internal or external hemorrhoids, fissure, fistula, cancer, or GI inflammatory or infectious conditions. Since it has happened before, it would be prudent to get it checked. Take care.
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