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I have rectal pain and blood every once in awhile on stool. the pain is up further in the rectum area than prostate, what test is advisable.
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Colonoscopy: This could just be hemorrhoids, but at 57 with blood in stools I would definitely recommend getting a colonoscopy to make sure there are no polyps. Colonoscopy is a screening test for colon cancer that is recommended for everyone older than 50 anyway, but with blood in stool it is even more important to have your colon screened.
Answered 11/27/2014
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Colonoscopy: Proper answer to a specific case needs clinic evaluation.Generally:Anal pain w BM can be from external hemorrhoids,but these should not cause blood on stool.Blood streaks on the BM can be from internal hemorrhoids,but these should not hurt.Colon polyps can bleed&potentially turn into cancer if ignored.Colitis can bleed& hurt&increases cancer risk.Blood on stool = see doctor, esp if >40 yrs old.
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Colonoscopy: A Colonoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing any blood in the stool and abnormalities in the lower GI tract. See the GI Doctor now,...Best wishes.
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Start w/physical: Might be from internal hemorrhoids. If not, your Dr can help guide next referral (Uro/Colo-Rectal Surg/GI) and any preliminary imaging after an exam.
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