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Why Does Rectal Bleeding Happen?

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  When you see blood in your bowels, on the toilet paper, or in your stools, you are experiencing rectal bleeding. Rectal bleeding is most frequently caused by haemorrhoids, however there are other potential causes , some of which are listed below. Piles Haemorrhoids, sometimes referred to as piles, are inflamed, bulging veins. They may bleed if the walls of enlarged veins become thin and inflamed, rupturing or bleeding. Numerous factors, like  Straining during bowel movements chronic constipation pregnancy (because there is pressure on veins during pregnancy) anal sex (because it damages the veins in the anus and rectum, causing bleeding),  obesity, and being overweight also increase the pressure on veins  could all contribute to the irritation and thinness of the wall. Anal fissure An anal fissure is a small tear in the skin of the anus that can cause rectal bleeding,.   and causes pain while passing the stools. Anal fissures could happen because of several r...