Manhattan Gastroenterology's staff offers the most recent advances in the evaluation and management of rectal bleeding. Rectal bleeding symptoms warrant a complete evaluation, and early diagnosis by your gastroenterologist is critical. Our highly rated gastroenterologists offer an evaluation to rule out any serious illness or condition while providing you with the answers you need.What Is Rectal Bleeding?Rectal bleeding (medically known as hematochezia) refers to any blood passing from your anus. However, rectal or anal bleeding is commonly assumed to refer to bleeding from the rectum or your colon. It can manifest as blood in your stool, toilet paper, or the toilet bowl. The blood in the stool caused by rectal bleeding from the anus can range from bright red to dark maroon to a dark tarry color.Rectal bleeding can be a symptom of colorectal or anal cancer, which can be treated if caught early. In addition to a complete physical exam and medical history, colonoscopy is the gold standard for visual evaluation of your colon for an accurate diagnosis. It can detect polyps, mass lesions, abnormalities of the intestine lining, and a variety of other causes of your symptoms.This condition can also be caused by bleeding hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colitis, or other diagnosable and treatable conditions. Disorders higher up in the digestive tract can also lead to bleeding from the anus.Read more: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/conditions/rectal-bleeding/Manhattan Gastroenterology55 W. 17th St, Ste 102,New York, NY 10011(212) 378-9983Web Address: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/gastroenterologist-union-square/Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/iyoSymzvWrhou8EG8https://plus.codes/87G8P2Q4+M4 New YorkNearby Locations:Union SquareGreenwhich Village | East Village | West Village | Kips Bay | Stuyvesant Town | Gramercy Park | Rose Hill | Nomad | Murray Hill | Koreatown10009 | 10010 | 10011 | 10014 | 10016 | 10017 | 10453