10/06/2026
Every re**al bleeding is not hemorrhoids/ piles.
Always consult a qualified doctor if you see blood in
HEMORRHOIDS
Swollen veins in the a**l ca**l.
Fresh bright red blood on toilet paper, stool surface, or in the toilet bowl.
Usually painless (internal hemorrhoids).
May be associated with itching, prolapse, or a lump.
A**L FISSURE
Small tear in the lining of the a**s.
Bright red bleeding, usually in small amounts.
Severe "cutting" or "tearing" pain during and after passing stool.
Often associated with constipation and hard stools.
COLORECTAL POLYPS
Abnormal growths in the colon or re**um.
May bleed intermittently.
Often asymptomatic.
Some types can become cancerous over time.
COLORECTAL CANCER
Important cause that should never be missed.
Blood may be bright red or mixed with stool.
May be associated with weight loss, anemia, altered bowel habits, abdominal pain, or fatigue.
Risk increases with age and family history.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Bloody diarrhea.
Mucus in stool.
Abdominal pain.
Urgency and frequency of bowel movements.
INFECTIOUS COLITIS
Infection of the colon by bacteria, parasites, or viruses.
Blood mixed with diarrhea.
Fever, abdominal cramps, nausea may occur.
DIVERTICULAR DISEASE
Small pouches (diverticula) form in the colon wall.
Can cause sudden, painless, sometimes large-volume bleeding.
More common in older adults.
PROCTITIS
Inflammation of the re**um.
Causes bleeding, mucus discharge, urgency, and re**al discomfort.
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