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I am bleeding from my rectum when i go to the bathroom there is a lot of blood in the toilet and on the toilet paper ?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Rectal bleeding: is abnormal. At your age, most likely source is hemorrhoids, but you need to make sure that it is not coming from cancer, diverticulosis, arteriovenous malformation, etc. See your doctor asap.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/5/2020

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A member asked:

I am bleeding from my rectum when i go to the bathroom there is a lot of blood in the toilet and on the toilet paper ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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