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Rectal bleeding refers to the passage of bright red blood from the anus. Rectal bleeding may be moderate to severe and most bleeding comes from the colon, rectum, or anus. Common causes include anal fissures, hemorrhoids, cancers and polyps of the rectum and colon, diverticulitis, and more.

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