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Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Symptoms and Potential Causes

Rectal bleeding I have been experiencing rectal bleeding for the past 1 to 2 days, along with pain during bowel movements. Sometimes, there is also itching around the anus, and I occasionally feel pain in the lower right abdomen. Could this be colorectal cancer?


Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Hello: Blood in the stool is considered an abnormal symptom and may indicate a range of conditions, from common hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, hemorrhoidal bleeding is the most likely cause; however, the accompanying pain in the ...

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Could These Symptoms Indicate Colon Cancer? Understanding Your Concerns

Is this colorectal cancer? Hello, I am very worried about the possibility of developing colorectal cancer, so I have been paying close attention to my bowel movements recently. My stool has been of normal thickness and color, but sometimes it becomes as thin as my index finger, a...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
At the age of 17, the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer is not zero, but generally speaking, it is extremely low. Based on your description, it seems more like hemorrhoidal bleeding. I recommend starting with a light diet and maintaining a good lifestyle. If the symptoms...

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Sudden Rectal Bleeding After Bowel Movement: What to Know

Heavy bleeding after bowel movements! Hello! A few days ago, my mother-in-law had a bowel movement and suddenly experienced a significant amount of visible blood. She is 55 years old and this is the first time it has happened, which has understandably made her very anxious. We we...


Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello: Please take a moment to check in with the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Changhua Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare. We care about you.

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Understanding Blood in Stool: Concerns After Rectal Cancer Diagnosis

Stool with a small amount of blood? Hello Doctor: My family member was diagnosed with rectal cancer at the beginning of last month, and since then I have started to pay attention to my own bowel habits. I used to not have daily bowel movements and would go when I felt the urge (a...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Since you have already scheduled a colonoscopy, try not to overthink it; you will know the results after the examination. It is generally believed that if one family member is diagnosed with colorectal cancer, the likelihood of other family members being diagnosed increases by tw...

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Abdominal Cramps and Blood After Bowel Movements: What to Know

Abdominal cramping with blood on wiping after a bowel movement? My mother, born in 1932, has recently been experiencing frequent abdominal cramps. She has seen a general gastroenterologist and has taken medication two or three times over the past two months. However, she still ex...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Considering your age, it is advisable to schedule a colonoscopy. If the examination reveals only hemorrhoids, treatment can be focused on the gastrointestinal cramping. However, since you belong to a high-risk group for colorectal cancer, it is best to arrange for a thorough exam...

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Understanding Blood in Stool: Is It Always Obvious?

Doctor, may I ask? Doctors want to inquire whether blood in the stool is usually very apparent. Is it possible to have blood in the stool that is less noticeable due to a smaller volume of bleeding? Previously, my stool appeared normal on the surface, but there was mucus with blo...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Blood in the stool can vary in severity, ranging from a significant amount to traces that are not visible to the naked eye. While the presence of mucus and blood in the stool is not a normal phenomenon, it is important to consider whether you have healthy lifestyle habits and reg...

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Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Your Health

Blood in stool? In the past few days, I have noticed blood when wiping my anus with toilet paper after bowel movements. I have been paying attention to the color of the blood, which is bright red and in significant amounts. I also observed that the color of my stool is yellow, bu...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The likelihood of developing colon cancer at the age of 22 is not zero, but generally speaking, it is extremely low. Based on your description, it seems more like an anal fissure combined with hemorrhoidal bleeding. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and t...

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Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Rectal bleeding Hello Dr. Ke: I would like to ask you about a situation where I feel a slight stinging sensation in my anus just as I am about to have a bowel movement. After I finish, there is fresh blood at the end of the stool. Initially, there was blood, but after more than a...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Based on your description, it seems to be an anal fissure. The typical symptoms include pain during bowel movements accompanied by slight bleeding. If there is concurrent bleeding from hemorrhoids, the amount of blood may be greater. The primary cause of anal fissures is usually ...

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Understanding Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns for Your Gut Health

Abdominal pain? Hello doctor, for the past three and a half months, I have frequently experienced stomach rumbling, sometimes accompanied by pain. Occasionally, I feel like there is gas moving around in my intestines. Typically, my bowel movements occur about once a day without c...


Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Gastrointestinal symptoms can be quite variable, and it is not sufficient to diagnose colorectal cancer solely based on changes in bowel motility, constipation, or the characteristics of stool. While changes in bowel habits can be one of the possible symptoms, it is less common f...

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Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Your Health

Blood in the stool? Hello, Director Ke. Recently, I have noticed that my bowel movements are infrequent and hard. A few weeks ago, I experienced a sharp pain in my anus, but there was no bleeding, and that sensation went away after a few days. However, I have recently observed th...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
At the age of 24, the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer or polyps is not zero, but generally, it is very low. Based on your description, it seems you may be experiencing an anal fissure, which typically presents with pain during bowel movements accompanied by slight blee...

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Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Hemorrhoids, Fissures, or Cancer?

Rectal bleeding Today, on June 25th, after lunch, I experienced significant rectal bleeding while having a bowel movement. There is a sharp pain near the anus. I have been staying up late frequently due to exams, and initially, there was no blood when I passed stool, but shortly ...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Although the probability of developing colorectal cancer at the age of 20 is not zero, it is generally very low. Based on your description, it seems likely that you are experiencing an anal fissure. The typical symptoms include pain during bowel movements accompanied by slight bl...

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Understanding Colorectal Cancer Recurrence and Its Impact on Digestive Health

Colorectal cancer recurrence with tumor adhesion to the stomach, pancreas, and other organs? Hello Dr. Ke, First of all, thank you for your detailed response to question number <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/107437">#107437</a>. Following up on questi...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After colorectal cancer surgery, it is common to experience multiple abdominal metastases, which can lead to intestinal adhesions causing obstruction. If the patient is unable to eat, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) should be relied upon, and this is not related to gastric ulcer...

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Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help

Rectal bleeding Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing constipation issues, sometimes having a bowel movement every 3 to 4 days, and at one point, it was a week between movements. My bowel habits have changed over the past few months; sometimes I am constipated, and other times I...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. Warm sitz baths may als...

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Understanding Rectal Bleeding: When to Seek Medical Attention

Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I haven't had a bowel movement for a week. Recently, my stools have been accompanied by blood: on the first day, there was no blood in the toilet, but I noticed blood that looked like mucus when wiping. On the second day, there was blood at the ...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. Warm sitz baths may als...

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Understanding Mucus on Toilet Paper: Is It Related to Hemorrhoids?

Mucus found on toilet paper? Hello, doctor. I have internal hemorrhoids, but as long as I maintain a regular routine, I don't have significant issues. Occasionally, I experience blood in my stool, and during severe episodes, the entire toilet paper is stained with blood. How...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The likelihood of developing colorectal cancer at the age of 19 is not zero, but generally speaking, it is extremely low. Based on your description, it seems more likely to be related to irritable bowel syndrome or increased rectal secretions. It is advisable to maintain a light ...

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Understanding Colorectal Cancer Staging and Treatment: A Patient's Journey

Malignant tumor of the descending colon? Hello. I would like to ask the doctor about my mother's recent issues. 1. Due to long-term constipation, she was diagnosed with intestinal obstruction, and further examination revealed a tumor located 40 centimeters in the colon. A bi...


Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
First of all, each individual's tumor treatment will have its specific circumstances. You may need to accompany your mother to her outpatient appointment to confirm the questions you have raised one by one, rather than seeking advice from other doctors on this platform! The ...

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Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help

Rectal bleeding Hello, Dr. Ko: Recently, I have noticed red blood stains on the toilet paper after wiping my bottom following a bowel movement. There was one occasion when fresh blood even flowed out (but that time it occurred about a minute after I had finished and was still sit...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. Warm sitz baths may als...

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Understanding Anal Fissures: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor

Anal fissure issues? Hello doctor, I started experiencing issues with internal hemorrhoids in March of this year and consulted a doctor who mentioned that I also had a mild anal fissure. At that time, the doctor only prescribed a stool softener. My condition improved until May 18...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Although the probability of developing colorectal cancer at the age of 18 is not zero, it is generally very low. Based on your description, it seems more likely to be hemorrhoids combined with anal fissure bleeding. It is recommended to maintain a light diet and a good lifestyle....

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Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Help

Blood in the stool? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing alternating episodes of soft stools and normal stools (with soft stools occurring more frequently). Additionally, my bowel movements are about once a day, and I do not experience constipation. Previously, I occas...


Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Although the probability of developing colorectal cancer at the age of 23 is not zero, it is generally very low. Based on your description, it seems more likely to be irritable bowel syndrome combined with hemorrhoidal bleeding. It is recommended to start with a light diet and ma...

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Understanding Rectal Bleeding: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation

Blood in the stool? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing intermittent rectal bleeding for the past eight months, with about five to ten episodes of bleeding each month. During this time, I have seen three doctors, had two digital rectal examinations, and one colonoscopy. The do...


Dr. Cai Xingzhi Reply:
There are many causes of rectal bleeding. It is important to consult a colorectal surgeon for an accurate diagnosis to ensure appropriate treatment. The causes of blood in the stool include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal polyps, and colorectal cancer, among others.

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