Have had rectal swelling with infrequent very light bleeding between bowel movements. The bleeding would be bright red and small in amount about 20 minutes to an hour after BM; occuring for several days then stopping for weeks or months. History of hemorrhoids. Feeling after BM of soreness rectally, no itching, but a sensation of having a pebble in the rectum. Feels inflamed. Stools start normal, then go to smaller shape about 3-6 inches into stool length. Left lower colon tenderness or spasms from time to time. History of cholecystectomy 3 years ago with likely bile reflux causing chronic burning stomach area as well, especially at night. Take Pepcid at night, and carafate at bedtime.