Rectal bleeding

Rectal bleeding is defined as passing of blood from the back passage or anus.One of the most common problems for which patients get referred to a colorectal surgeon Irrespective of the age and no matter quantity or duration - this causes great consternation and anxiety for the average patient than almost any other problem In general patients under 30 yrs are more likely to have haemorrhoids , anal fissure or inflammatory bowel disease and patients over 50 yrs of age have a higher risk of colorectal cancer It is thought that the one year prevalence in the UK in adults is about 10 %other studies quote thatup to 15 % of adults report seeing blood in the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl in the previous 6 months One of the most common indication for colonoscopy worldwide.

Causes -Most cases are benign and self-limiting but may also reflect a serious underlying condition as colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. Other potential causes include but are not limited to diverticular disease colonic polyps radiation proctitis infectious gastroenteritis angiodysplasia ischaemic colitis solitary rectal cancer anal cancer sexually transmitted diseases anorectal trauma.

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