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I have an itchy anus which ia now bleeding when wiping. i've not had a bowel movement in 2 days. he blood is bright red. no pain just itchy.

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Rectal Bleeding: Rectal bleeding can be caused by: hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal abscess or fistula, diverticulosis/diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease (ibd), ulcers, large polyps, colon cancer. See your doctor for a diagnosis.

Answered 8/14/2013

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A member asked:

I have an itchy anus which ia now bleeding when wiping. i've not had a bowel movement in 2 days. he blood is bright red. no pain just itchy.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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