HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Constipation And Bleeding In The Anus?

Hello this has been happening every other day not daily, when i go to the bathroom and take a poop when i wipe i see faint bleeding on the tissue paper. Also it kinda itches and burns a little afterwards. But i have no trouble sitting or through the day. What may this be?, also im embarrased to go to the doctor.
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Please don't be embarrassed to speak with your doctor about blood in your stool! It can be a sign of more serious disease! In your case, the most likely cause is hemorrhoids (very common, also can cause itching) since you are only seeing it on the toilet paper, and not in the bowel. You can try some Preparation H cream (can pick up at local pharmacy).

However, if you are over 50 years old and live in the US then please make sure you get your screening colonoscopy (looking for colon cancer). Bleeding can sometimes be a sign of cancer, so please speak with your doctor and get checked out!
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Constipation And Bleeding In The Anus?

Please don t be embarrassed to speak with your doctor about blood in your stool! It can be a sign of more serious disease! In your case, the most likely cause is hemorrhoids (very common, also can cause itching) since you are only seeing it on the toilet paper, and not in the bowel. You can try some Preparation H cream (can pick up at local pharmacy). However, if you are over 50 years old and live in the US then please make sure you get your screening colonoscopy (looking for colon cancer). Bleeding can sometimes be a sign of cancer, so please speak with your doctor and get checked out!