©2018 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. eMedicineHealth does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See Additional Information.

home digestive disorders center

Rectal Bleeding Topic Guide

Rectal Bleeding 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.
Read the Rectal Bleeding Main Article
Doctor's Notes on Rectal Bleeding Symptoms

Must Read Articles:

Featured:

Symptoms and Signs: Rectal Bleeding
Symptoms and Signs: Rectal Bleeding Rectal bleeding is blood passed rectally. Blood in the stool can be bright red or maroon in color. Larger amounts of blood that remain in the intestine long enough can turn the stool black. Blood in the stool also may be invisible to the naked eye (occult).

Rectal Bleeding Topic Guide - Visuals

Slideshows, Pictures, Images, and Quizzes: