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Have chronic pain in my rectum and i bleed whenever i have a bowel movement. what is causing this?

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Needs evaluation: This problem demands immediate evaluation with a GI specialist. There are several things that can cause this from hemorrhoids to much more serious issues.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

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Hemorrhoids?: It is probably hemorrhoids but you should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist to make sure that's all it is and for treatment.

Answered 4/1/2013

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