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About Rectal Bleeds

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This eMedTV Web page offers a detailed look at rectal bleeding, which can be a symptom of various diseases, from hemorrhoids to cancer. This page also explains the types of bleeding that can occur, possible causes, and treatment options.

This eMedTV Web page provides an in-depth look at typical rectal bleeding causes. They can range from serious conditions, such as infections and cancer, to less serious ones, such as hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

Bright red rectal bleeding not a disease; rather, it is a symptom of a disease. The information presented in this eMedTV article explains possible causes for this and the importance of seeing a doctor if it happens.