Today I noticed some rectal bleeding. The blood color is real red and I feel discomfort around my anus. What might be causing it? Should I see a doctor immediately?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The appearance of fresh (red, bright) blood from the rectum is, in most cases, one of two things:1- Anal fissure: typically occurs in the scenario of constipation (hard stools), and/or straining, whic... Read More
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For the Past couple of weeks, I've had rectal bleeding(red blood on stool) & a discomfort when i press on my right rib cage. Are those two related? I am having no pain at all, no fever & nthg else.
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- the two events are not related. however a rectal bleed should not be taken lightly. you need to check a physician ASAP to examine you and do some studies such as CBC… the rectal bleed can be du... Read More
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23, female, sometimes i have burning feeling in my rectal area & what appears to be hemorrhoids with a dot of blood when i wipe too hard when it itches. Causes & solutions please! should i be worried?
Dr. Thierry Yazbek,
Surgery
- hemorrhoids —Swollen veins — can develop from an increase in pressure in the lower rectum. you have the external and internal hemorrhoids
External hemorrhoids, when thrombosed, may be v... Read More
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