Thanks for your question, and there's no reason to be embarrassed. Rectal bleeding is more common than you might think. It's good that you decided to seek information to help you with this situation, and I hope we can do that.
It sounds like this is new to you. Have you had any problems with constipation or hard stools?
Generally, bright red blood bright red blood indicates the bleeding is from the area around the anus. Often the cause is an anal fissure, which is a small tear in the anus, or hemmorrhoids, which are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus, vary in size, and can occur either inside or outside the anus.
Rectal bleeding can also be an indication of a more serious condition, including anal cancer and colon cancer.
It's important that you not try to guess at what this is, and that you seek medical attention. Since you don't have insurance you may want to look at help from an urgent care center. Don't worry about embarrassment, they see this type of health concern all the time and they are there to help you.
I hope you will seek care as soon as possible so that you can feel better and put your mind at ease. Will you let us know what you do and what you find out?
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Hi anastasia and welcome to EmpowHER.
Thanks for your question, and there's no reason to be embarrassed. Rectal bleeding is more common than you might think. It's good that you decided to seek information to help you with this situation, and I hope we can do that.
It sounds like this is new to you. Have you had any problems with constipation or hard stools?
Generally, bright red blood bright red blood indicates the bleeding is from the area around the anus. Often the cause is an anal fissure, which is a small tear in the anus, or hemmorrhoids, which are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus, vary in size, and can occur either inside or outside the anus.
Rectal bleeding can also be an indication of a more serious condition, including anal cancer and colon cancer.
It's important that you not try to guess at what this is, and that you seek medical attention. Since you don't have insurance you may want to look at help from an urgent care center. Don't worry about embarrassment, they see this type of health concern all the time and they are there to help you.
I hope you will seek care as soon as possible so that you can feel better and put your mind at ease. Will you let us know what you do and what you find out?
Best regards,
Pat
October 10, 2014 - 5:47pmThis Comment
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