Sometimes, rectal bleeding is minor and goes away on its own, but it can be a sign of significant health problems, including colorectal cancer. People experiencing fresh blood in their stools, pain in the rectum when passing stools, lack of bowel control, unexplained weight loss, a drop in blood pressure, dizziness, or fainting should see a doctor.

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