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What Causes Sudden Bleeding From Rectum?

Went to bathroom, thought I had to urinate, did but then I passed a stream of blood from the rectum. I am a 72 year old married female. Dr office is closed for the day. Just wondered if there was something I could do before getting a hold of Dr in the morning.
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history of going to bathroom, thought you had to urinate, did but then you passed a stream of blood from the rectum. You are a 72 year old married female. Dr office is closed for the day. Just wondered if there was something you could do before getting a hold of Dr in the morning.

This indicates that you most probably have one of the following problems:
Hemorrhoids
Polyp

I would advise you to visit a Doctor at the ER or in the nearby Hospital to get a proctoscopy and per-rectal examination as you may need a ligature or a small procedure to be done to stop the bleeding and be under observation.
An opinion of a General Surgeon will help you to get a definite diagnosis and treatment later on.

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What Causes Sudden Bleeding From Rectum?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history of going to bathroom, thought you had to urinate, did but then you passed a stream of blood from the rectum. You are a 72 year old married female. Dr office is closed for the day. Just wondered if there was something you could do before getting a hold of Dr in the morning. This indicates that you most probably have one of the following problems: Hemorrhoids Polyp I would advise you to visit a Doctor at the ER or in the nearby Hospital to get a proctoscopy and per-rectal examination as you may need a ligature or a small procedure to be done to stop the bleeding and be under observation. An opinion of a General Surgeon will help you to get a definite diagnosis and treatment later on.