Seek care urgently if you have any of these
- Blood mixed through stool rather than on the surface
- Black tarry stool
- Change in bowel habit over 3 weeks
- Weight loss
- New symptoms after 45
- Severe pain with fever
- Anaemia or persistent tiredness
If any of the above applies, do not wait for an appointment — go to the nearest emergency department.
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What usually causes this
Haemorrhoids
Swollen veins causing bright red bleeding, itching and sometimes a lump.
Anal fissure
A small tear giving sharp pain during and after passing stool.
Constipation
The underlying driver in most cases, and the thing worth treating first.
Perianal abscess
Painful swelling with fever, needing prompt treatment.
Other causes of bleeding
Which is why persistent bleeding is examined rather than assumed.
What we would check
Doctor's AssessmentExamination establishes the source of bleeding Full Blood CountChecks whether bleeding has caused anaemia Faecal Occult BloodDetects bleeding not visible to the eyeOther symptoms people ask about
This page is general health information, not a diagnosis. It cannot replace being examined. All visits to Mascot Healthcare are by appointment — Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM, 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.