Newly Diagnosed with Anal Cancer? Step-by-Step Help by Survivor
First make sure your “hemorrhoid” isn’t really anal cancer. […]
Hemorrhoid Blood vs. Colon Cancer Blood: Is There a Difference?
Is there a distinction with the way the blood would look if it’s from a hemorrhoid vs. rectal fresh blood from colon cancer? Both hemorrhoid blood and colon cancer bleeding from the lower rectum is [...]
Can Blood in Stools Look Like Scattered Red Bits of Food ?
Just exactly what would fresh blood in “bloody stools” look like? Could they appear as random red bits or specks of food? Would there be a reddish film covering the stools? […]
Tiny Red Speck on Tissue Paper not Always Blood
Find out what that tiny red speck on your toilet paper after wiping yourself might actually be. Recently after wiping myself after having a “number 2,” I noticed what appeared to be a very small, [...]
Why a Spin Class Can Cause Anal/Rectal Bleeding
A doctor explains why a spin class or similar can result in blood all over your panties from anal bleeding. Have you ever gone to the restroom following a spin class, pulled down your underpants, [...]
Anus Wax Buildup: Causes and Solutions
Find out what a doctor says about the causes of anus “wax” buildup... Many people want to know what can cause a buildup of “wax” in their anus. Now, what’s really interesting about this question [...]
How Likely Is Rectal Bleeding Caused by Colon Cancer?
The rectum is the lower portion of the colon. What are the odds that any rectal bleeding is a sign of colon cancer? “Most often there are no symptoms in early stages,” says Dr. Maxwell Chait, [...]