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Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Cancer?
Hemorrhoids affect about half of people by age 50 but are not cancer; colorectal cancer has a 91% survival rate if detected early through screening, experts say.
- HealthDay News published an explainer citing Michael Sapienza and Dr. Richard Wender on distinguishing hemorrhoids from colorectal and anal cancer.
- Trends since the 1990s indicate cases of young-onset colorectal cancer have more than doubled, with most cases in people ages 45 and older; about 150,000 Americans are diagnosed annually, causing more than 50,000 deaths.
- Hemorrhoid bleeding is usually bright red during or after bowel movements, while colorectal cancer bleeding can be dark or bright anytime; anal cancer symptoms include lump, pain, and bleeding, and screening options include colonoscopy and at-home screening tests to detect precancerous polyps.
- If bleeding or persistent discomfort occurs, consult a healthcare provider immediately, as there is no such thing as normal rectal bleeding and hemorrhoid treatments include lifestyle changes, medications, or procedures.
- By contrast, hemorrhoids affect about half of people by age fifty and timely screening removes polyps before cancer, with a 91% survival rate and screening start no later than age 45.
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