Which doctor in all the "ologist" would see someone for rectal bleeding?

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I have unexplained bleeding.. bright red blood and it's been off and on two weeks and each doctor tells me it's not their place. I do not know at this point who to see. I am tempted to just go to the emergency room and let them find the right "ologist"..
IT started with a checkup with my rheumatologist and I thought I had a uti or bladder infection and from there i've had scans, ultrasounds, blood work and they found a cysts on the ovary.. but they say that has nothing to do with rectal bleeding. Just recently started gluten free diet.. for celiac disease and I have lupus and sjogren's.. and premenopause...so there is a lot going on. I just don't want to wait too late.. and everyone is ignoring this issue.. and it's my concern. I've heard gastronologist, urologist and honestly I don't know as this was from the rheumatologist and the gynecologist.. ANY HELP? I"ve been online.. but not sure who I need to call.. not sure too if it's okay to just let it be.. confused. thanks for any info

THanks for all who gave real answers. There was no easy way to put this.. so if you thought it was too much .. sorry but it's just you had to explain some of it.. as it's not one thing going on. IF you don't have an autoimmune illness you might not understand how everything can tie into something else..meds, diet the whole bit. That was the reason for more info. I appreciate the info.. and there were most of you agreeing proctologist.. and no doctor said that. Thank you.

Answer 1

Do you have a regular MD that you see or do you only go to rheumatologist? If not, you may need to go there first, to get referrals to see a specialist (depending on your insurance plan), as some specialists won't see anyone without a referral from their doctor. You may need a proctologist, but you may have some internal problems in your colon that should be checked. If this is not hemorrhoidal bleeding, it could be from within the colon, or a tear in your colon. Have you had your blood levels checked, like for anemia (not iron deficiency, but for blood loss)? Have you had a hemocult test?
This is cause for concern as it's not normal to have any rectal bleeding, its a symptom of something wrong, whether its dietary caused, or internal.
Not to scare you-I promise-but I began bleeding rectally suddenly at 30yrs, and my Dr never took me serious, and I ended up in ICU, almost in shock from loss of blood. My problem - not necessarily yours - was that I had a tumor that had grown large enough to tear into my colon. 19ys ago, and chemo and surgery worked for my cancer, so it IS doable! But to get back to your question, colon polyps etc can cause rectal bleeding, and tests do need to be done if only to rule out larger problems, maybe with a proctologist. Be persistant with your problem, and stay positive if news is bad, as a negative outlook doesnt help you heal. This I know from experience. Good luck!

Answer 2

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Which doctor in all the "ologist" would see someone for rectal bleeding?
I have unexplained bleeding.. bright red blood and it's been off and on two weeks and each doctor tells me it's not their place. I do not know at this point who to see. I am tempted to just go to the emergency room and let them find the right "ologist"..
IT started with a checkup...

Answer 3

bleeding anywhere from any part is serious, and has local causes or remote general causes. even after seeing superspecialists u r in this helpless state? which country r u in?. just make friend with ur own nearby family doctor/physician. be patient. # simple albendazole 400 mg ovfer the counter one every 3 days for 6 tabs is safe try..we have simple amebiasis giving the bleed. ask the doc gently. #fresh red blood causes are very much local and not from the upper gut..# i am a india family doc who trets all all all, and refers few to the exact ologist. i sympathise with u, cos i see the present doc over the world are cautioned to be wary on guard, not take any responsibility for the life of the patient.

Answer 4

Probably a gastroenterologist. They deal with the digestive tract. I don't know why you're getting bounced around--rectal bleeding can be a sign of a very serious problem. My mom had rectal bleeding because she has endometriosis that wrapped around and through her intestines. She found out from the gynecologist, but since it was in her intestines, she could have found out from a gastroenterologist as well.

Just go to the E.R. if nobody will listen and tell them that you're bleeding--bleeding or chest pain goes first in triage as long as somebody isn't bleeding from a chest wound or something. That sucks that you're getting bounced around. Stand up for yourself because sometimes people won't take you seriously, but you know your body and you know when something's wrong. Good luck getting it figured out.

Answer 5

You need to call a doctor that will listen to you, your concerns, and make sure you have tests lined up before you leave his or her office.

Forget about looking for some "ologist". Call your family doctor or ask a friend or family member for a referral. Get a phone book and call a general practice physican. Whatever you do... DO IT NOW!

Best Wishes

Answer 6

You have hemorrhoids. Since you have only fresh blood, it is caused by rupture of it due to hard stool.This bleeds when you take certain food items like chicken or egg. There are anal creams for it. One brand is "hadensa". go to any pharmacy and ask for a cream for piles. It will help. You have to control your diet. This is more like hereditary also. Ask Your father or mother whether they had this problem or not. In due course, it can increase and cause more problems too. Then they do an operation by cryosurgery. You have to avoid those food which cause you constipation. There is an Ayurveda medicine called "Abhayarishtam". It is excellent. You take one ounce before bed time. You will see it works like miracle. But it is available in India.

Answer 7

A Proctologist is a doctor you would want to see. This type of doctor specializes in diseases and disorders of the rectum and anus. It sounds like you have internal hemorrhoids. These type of hemorrhoids come with no pain or discomfort, just rectal bleeding. You can just go to the ER for this or go see your physician and tell them you suspect that you have internal hemorrhoids.

Answer 8

Proctologist

Answer 9

proctologist You should see one as soon as possible. Could be any number of things, from the benign to serious. Only a doctor could tell you for sure.

Answer 10

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