Is rectal bleeding a part of IBS?
ANSWER
Rectal bleeding could just be a side effect from your irritable bowel syndrome constipation, caused by a tear in your anus. The bleeding also might be caused by a hemorrhoid. However, if you have a large amount of blood in your stool, or if the bleeding just won’t go away, you should get medical attention as soon as possible.
Reviewed by Minesh Khatri on August 24, 2020
SOURCES:
The IBS Network: “When Should I See My Doctor?”
Colitis & Crohn’s Foundation of America: “IBS and IBD: Two Very Different Disorders.”
FamilyDoctor.org: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).”
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome Expanded Version.”
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: “Changes You Should Not Ignore If You Have IBS.”
SOURCES:
The IBS Network: “When Should I See My Doctor?”
Colitis & Crohn’s Foundation of America: “IBS and IBD: Two Very Different Disorders.”
FamilyDoctor.org: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).”
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome Expanded Version.”
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: “Changes You Should Not Ignore If You Have IBS.”
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