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A member asked:

Should i worry if i keep bleeding from my rectum? i am not sure if it's my diverticulitis , another polyp, ibs. i also have a ulcer in stomach.

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

All possible reasons: Most common source is a fissure, but all the things you mention may be possibilities. The only way to find out and know what to do for treatment is to get someone to exam you.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/28/2013

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