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Rectal Bleeding
Hemorrhage or bleeding from the rectum never occurs normally.
It may be slight or severe, and deserves special concern. Bleeding
may be experienced in many different rectal diseases including hemorrhoids, fissures,
inflamed crypts or papillae.
It may be a warning of colitis or cancer.
We can ordinarily determine the cause of rectal bleeding by
a careful
anorectal examination using lighted instruments such as a proctoscope
or a sigmoidescope.
I cannot state this strongly enough - I hope that anyone who
witnesses bright red blood - even a relatively
small amount - coming from their anorectal
area will consider contacting us. This
is the time for active treatment, not for
hoping the ailment will heal on its own.
Lifestyle Factors that
Contribute to Rectal Disease
Diathermy
When To Seek Help
Are You In Pain?
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