Patient's question:
I am 34 years old. Recently, I don't know why I always feel nauseous and like vomiting. My stomach has a dull ache, and sometimes I experience heartburn and acid reflux. I went to the hospital, and it was fine for a while, but then it came back again. Please ask, does early rectal cancer always cause blood in the stool?Doctor's answer:
Simple rectal bleeding, if not accompanied by recurrent abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or painful masses outside the anus, could be a symptom of internal hemorrhoids in people with hemorrhoids. It could also be due to hemorrhagic colitis or a coagulation disorder. Rectal cancer could also cause rectal bleeding. Based solely on symptoms, it is not possible to diagnose which condition is present. Further medical examination is necessary to determine the underlying cause.