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What Causes Rectal Bleeding While On Medication For Acid Reflux?

I am a male who is currently taking acifex -20 mg for acid reflux. I was on 40 mg for 3 months. Today when I went to the bathroom for the third time Ietected some light pink blood on the toilet paper-I was straining to go because I felt like I couldn t empty at the time
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Hello,

this sounds like bleeding from hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are the veins of the rectum. These veins may get engorged either temporarily or permanently by excessive straining among other factors. Dealing with constipation is the conservative approach.

You should visit your doctor who will be able to identify any prolapsed hemorrhoid. An endoscopy of the lower part of the intestine might be helpful to exclude other potential causes (like tumors for example) and confirm the presence of an internal hemorrhoid (which may not be visible outside the anus).

Contact me again, if you'd like more information about your condition. I'll be glad to help.

Kind Regards!
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What Causes Rectal Bleeding While On Medication For Acid Reflux?

Hello, this sounds like bleeding from hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are the veins of the rectum. These veins may get engorged either temporarily or permanently by excessive straining among other factors. Dealing with constipation is the conservative approach. You should visit your doctor who will be able to identify any prolapsed hemorrhoid. An endoscopy of the lower part of the intestine might be helpful to exclude other potential causes (like tumors for example) and confirm the presence of an internal hemorrhoid (which may not be visible outside the anus). Contact me again, if you d like more information about your condition. I ll be glad to help. Kind Regards!