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Why does my rectum bleed when i pass gas?
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As above: Could be hemorrhoid , colitis or others , u may in need of colonoscopy.
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Can a bowel dysfunction intended as difficulty passing stool, anus tight, unable to pass gas and the feeling of not completely emptying the rectum, cause urinary voiding dysfunctions? I am about to get Lateral Internal Sphinc. to try fix both issues?
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