Rectal Bleeding

What is "rectal bleeding"?

Rectal bleeding is a condition where blood passes from the rectum, either in association with a bowel movement or without bowel movements.

What are the causes of rectal bleeding?

Possible causes of rectal bleeding may include bleeding from haemorrhoids which is very common condition, bleeding from diverticulosis which in is pockets in the lining of the large intestine, bleeding from polyps which are generally tissues which grow along the lining of the large intestine, bleeding from conditions such as colitis which consists of inflammatory changes that can occur on the lining of the large intestine, or potentially bleeding from a cancer or tumour that is growing on the lining of the large intestine.

How is rectal bleeding treated?

Rectal bleeding is generally treated immediately by stopping the bleeding. Rectal bleeding usually stops on its own and is an intermittent condition. When rectal bleeding occurs, however, one needs to find out exactly what the source of bleeding is because it needs to be appropriately treated before it can cause further damage or progress if it's a more serious condition.