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10. Diagnosis

To find the cause of rectal bleeding, a doctor will first get a history concerning the patient's bowel habits and when the bleeding started. Once they narrow down a cause, additional testing can verify the source of the bleeding and determine treatment. These tests may include a physical exam of the rectum, a colonoscopy, or a fecal occult blood test.

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