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What Causes Rectal Bleeding?
Bleeding from the rectum think it was caused by hemorrhoids has happened twice in the last week. Stopped the next time I went to the toilet. Have had this happen a few times over the past 40 years. I have annual check-ups my doctor is aware of this seems not to be a problem. Should I be more concerned. I am 81 years old and in good health. My email is YYYY@YYYY . thank you Brent Mahoney.
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
Rectal bleeding needs to be treated&stopped... be it just haemorrhoide .You had it many times in last 40 years...
*I would suggest anexpert consultation by an ano rectal surgeon to confirmm the diagnosis/excluding malignancy ( which is possible in old age)&also getting specific treatment.
Thanks
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
Rectal bleeding needs to be treated&stopped... be it just haemorrhoide .You had it many times in last 40 years...
*I would suggest anexpert consultation by an ano rectal surgeon to confirmm the diagnosis/excluding malignancy ( which is possible in old age)&also getting specific treatment.
Thanks
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