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Sore and bleeding bum when at the toilet. is this something serious?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Rectal bleeding: Causes for rectal bleeding can be hemorrhoids, fissure, fistula, cancer ; infectious or inflammatory bowel conditions. Get medically checked to know.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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