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i am a 26 year old male and i have been recently bleeding from my rectum everytime i go to the bathroom, what does this mean?

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June 21, 2007 6:42 p.m. (6 minutes and 23 seconds later)

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Hello, Ace,

Bleeding in the stool (hematochezia) can be caused by internal or external hemorrhoids, anal fissure, colon polyps, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, gastric ulcer, and of course, cancer. You should see your doctor for an examination to try to determine where the bleeding is coming from. Meanwhile, you can try to keep your stool soft with fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lots of water. You may try adding a fiber supplement such as Metamucil, Benefiber, or others. Soft stool will make passing the feces easier and less irritating.

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=24701

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003130.htm

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