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Is Rectal Bleeding Caused By Hemorrhoid A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 27 Oct 2016
Question: When do I need to worry about rectal bleeding caused by an external hemorrhoid?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Needs clinical evaluation and investigations as mentioned.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/73 - small external hemorrhoid - bright red blood in bathroom twice today - wants to know when to worry about about rectal bleeding ...
Since you are 73 and there is bleeding per rectum, it is worrisome now.
It is a must to know the exact cause of bleeding and to take appropriate treatment.
I would advise you the following:
- To get a clinical evaluation and per-rectal digital examination with ano-proctoscopy to see whether it is the hemorrhoids that is causing bleeding or something else. To know the exact extent of the hemorrhoids - the number and grading.
Prolapsing bleeding hemorrhoids be treated by Surgery or as advised by your Surgeon.
- Colonoscopy and CT scan of the abdomen if thought necessary by your Surgeon.
- Tests of blood,urine and stool.

I hope this answer helps you find the exact cause and get a proper treatment.
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Is Rectal Bleeding Caused By Hemorrhoid A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Needs clinical evaluation and investigations as mentioned. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. To recapitulate: Female/73 - small external hemorrhoid - bright red blood in bathroom twice today - wants to know when to worry about about rectal bleeding ... Since you are 73 and there is bleeding per rectum, it is worrisome now. It is a must to know the exact cause of bleeding and to take appropriate treatment. I would advise you the following: - To get a clinical evaluation and per-rectal digital examination with ano-proctoscopy to see whether it is the hemorrhoids that is causing bleeding or something else. To know the exact extent of the hemorrhoids - the number and grading. Prolapsing bleeding hemorrhoids be treated by Surgery or as advised by your Surgeon. - Colonoscopy and CT scan of the abdomen if thought necessary by your Surgeon. - Tests of blood,urine and stool. I hope this answer helps you find the exact cause and get a proper treatment.