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Glossary of key terms Anemia: a low red blood cell count that can cause fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath Anoscopy: a short exam of the anus and lower rectum using a small lighted tube Colonoscopy: a test that lets a doctor look inside the entire colon with a camera Diverticula: small pouches that can form in the colon wall Hemorrhoids: swollen veins in or around the anus or rectum Inflammatory bowel disease: long-term inflammation of the digestive tract, including ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease Anal fissure: a small tear in the skin lining the anus Rectum: the last part of the large intestine before the anus Stool: bowel movement Sigmoidoscopy: a test that examines the lower part of the colon and rectum Sources Cleveland Clinic: Rectal Bleeding (Blood in Stool) NIDDK (NIH): Symptoms & Causes of GI Bleeding Johns Hopkins Medicine: Gastrointestinal Bleeding or Blood in the Stool Further reading Understand your lab results with AI DiagMe Understanding rectal bleeding often starts with noticing symptoms, but it may also involve lab tests such as a complete blood count or stool testing

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