What Causes Rectal Bleeding?

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2014

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Tue, 7 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : After scratching my rectal area many times and seeing blood, i have lost sensation and muscle movement, i have been to the er twice, what do i do?I have been having back pains but i have been able too poop and have not seen blood recentlyI am very scared..

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to serious issue

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Mr XXXXXXX

At your your young rectal bleeding is unlikely to be due to any serious issue.
I would consider the possibility of following

1. Anal fissure : It is more likely if the bleeding or bowel movements are painful

2. Hemorrhoids : It usually causes painless bright bleeding

Exact diagnosis will depend on good clinical examination of anal region followed by per rectal examination. What was the opinion of ER physician?

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

I thought the er physician didnt do a thorough examination, i have been havibg an issue where i know i had to poop b4 but it was a diminished feeling than normal

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult Proctologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would suggest you to consult Proctologist or Primary care physician for thorough assessment.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar