Rectal Bleeding Topic Guide

Rectal Bleeding: Rectal bleeding can be mild or seriouis, evern life-threatening. Causes of rectal bleeding include trauma, inflammation of the bowel, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, polyps, and tumors. Treatment of rectal bleeding depends on the cause and may include medication or surgery.

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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are large veins in the rectum that cause pain. Causes of hemorrhoids include constipation, straining during a bowel movement, low-fiber diet, and liver disease. Symptoms of internal hemorrhoids are usually painless. External or prolapsed internal hemorrhoid symptoms and signs may include:

Pain
A lump outside the anus
Anal itching
Constant urge to have a bowel movement
Blood with a bowel movement

There are a variety of over-the-counter treatments for hemorrhoids. Some do not resolve on their own so surgery is necessary.