US Medical Term · symptoms
Rectal Bleeding
Sangrado rectal
Also: Sangre por el recto (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Rectal Bleeding |
| Spanish (Español) | Sangrado rectal |
| Chinese (中文) | 直腸出血 |
| Korean (한국어) | 직장 출혈 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chảy máu trực tràng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pagdurugo sa puwit |
| Portuguese (Português) | Sangramento retal |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เลือดออกทางทวารหนัก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 直腸出血 |
What it means
Rectal bleeding refers to blood that exits the body through the rectum. It usually appears as bright red blood in the toilet bowl, on stool, or on toilet paper. The most common causes are hemorrhoids and anal fissures, which are generally benign. However, rectal bleeding can also indicate colon polyps, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or diverticular disease. Any new rectal bleeding in a person over 45 should be evaluated with colonoscopy. Rectal bleeding accompanied by dizziness, significant pain, large amounts of blood, or other concerning symptoms requires urgent or emergency medical attention.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I'm bleeding from my rectum and I see blood in the toilet every time I go.
Me estoy sangrando del recto y veo sangre en el inodoro cada vez que voy al baño.
The bleeding from my bottom has been going on for two weeks.
El sangrado por el recto lleva dos semanas.
I have hemorrhoids but this bleeding seems heavier than usual.
Tengo hemorroides pero este sangrado parece más abundante de lo normal.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
K92 Other diseases of digestive systemRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026