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Rectal bleeding
Rectal bleeding is a symptom in which a person has blood coming out of his anus, either during bowel movements (when he poops) and/or at other times. The bleeding can be from hemorrhoids, cancer, ulcers, etc.
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How serious is rectal bleeding?
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What should you do for copious rectal bleeding?
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Does rectal bleeding signify a serious complication?
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What causes rectal bleeding? It only occurs after bm.
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How much rectal bleeding would be considerd an emergency?
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What is the definition or description of: Rectal bleeding?
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What to do if I have rectal bleeding with no other symptoms?
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What risks are associated with an terrible illness when you have rectal bleeding ?
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I've had off and on rectal bleeding; currently, however, I am not bleeding. What's wrong with me possibly?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I'm a 27 year old female with occasional rectal bleeding. What could be the cause and should I be concerned?
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I have been experiencing rectal bleeding. It is small amount only noticing it after i wipe. There is no pain, only discomfort. Should i be worried?
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What cause rectal bleeding during menstration?
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A 59-year old female asked:
How much is to much blood from rectal bleeding?
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Mild rectal bleeding and dizziness. What could this be?
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What to do if I have rectal bleeding triggered by stress?
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What do you suggest if I am 18 yrs old with severe rectal bleeding?
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A 46-year old female asked:
What can cause rectal bleeding if the colonoscopies comes back normal?
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A 30-year old female asked:
What is the cause of bright red rectal bleeding that is ongoing off and on for over 5 years?
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A 45-year old asked:
What is the best way to remove a small object from the rectum without causing rectal bleeding?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Was having a rectal bleeding and now it has jus stopped.. But after a bm.. I'm feeling unfinished.. Should i be worried?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I have had a headache for 2 weeks and have had rectal bleeding for a week now would the bleeding cause the headache to continue?
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My husband has an internal itch in the perneal area and sometimes accompanied by a sharp pain but has no rectal bleeding, what is this?
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I deal with rectal discomfort, rectal bleeding, and recently a foul smell after feeling rectal discomfort. Are those symptoms related to anything?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I just submitted a question earlier abot discharge and now I have a new symptom... Rectal bleeding. It only lasted a bit but what the heck is going on?
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