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disease > symptom > hemorrhage > rectal hemorrhage
disease > cardiovascular disease > vascular disease > hemorrhage > rectal hemorrhage
disease > digestive diseases > intestinal disease > rectal disease > rectal hemorrhage

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rectal hemorrhage  

Definition(s)

  • Rectal bleeding refers to bleeding in the rectum. There are many causes of rectal hemorrhage, including inflamed hemorrhoids (which are dilated vessels in the perianal fat pads), rectal varices, proctitis (of various causes), stercal ulcers and infections. (Wikipedia)

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  • rectal bleeding

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