Is my rectal bleeding a sign of ulcerative colitis?

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   By RHall

   December 23, 2020

   <p>Hi Jake, thanks for sharing! I'll see if any other community members can share their experience. What are your thoughts on some of the links in your post? Were those helpful at all?</p>

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   By Matt Nagin Moderator

   December 24, 2020

   <p>It could be that. Or Crohn's disease of the colon, or possibly something else. I would just say to discuss it with your gastroenterologist. <br> <br> Just for perspective, my brother had similar symptoms and was eventually diagnosed with Crohn's disease (that was in the colon and other places). Hope you feel better. <br> <br> Best, <br> Matt (Team Member)</p>

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   By javedkhan

   December 31, 2020

   <p>Hi Jake, <br> <br> Rectal bleeding is one of the symptoms of IBD. I think one way of finding is to go for Colonoscopy along with Biopsy. <br> By having a Colonoscopy, Doctor can see some patches/pattern if its similar to IBD . Biopsy will tell the actual reason/ disease. <br> <br> Hope it helps.</p>

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   By daredevilmom

   January 2, 2021

   <p>Hi, <br> My diagnosis journey was similar. I had those symptoms with some others but my body was still fighting so I was undiagnosed for years. I've had 8 or 9 colonoscopies over the last 13 years. My current diagnosis is proctitis/UC, I now have bleeding and mucus without the other symptoms. I would talk to your GI indepth to get a better understanding of your condition.</p>

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      By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford Moderator

      January 26, 2021

      <p>I echo what <inline-mention user-id="2257987" username="daredevilmom"/> said. I think you need to talk to your specialist for clarification, as all we can really do is give you our best guess! <br> <br> - Sahara (team member)</p>

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   By jshields1511

   February 13, 2021

   <p>Yes that is all I have also. I am going to see a specialist this month. The suppositories they have given me are not helping. Did they give you any medication?</p>

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