Overview
Rectal bleeding [1] can be described as the blood that goes through the anus, and it can also be described as bleeding from the lower colon or rectum. In the human body, the rectum makes up the lower part of the large intestine—the rectum functions as a chamber that receives stool from the colon and holds it until evacuation occurs.
There are various causes of rectal bleeding, and most times, it’s typically due to a weak abdominal area around the digestive tract. Individuals may notice rectal bleeding as blood on the toilet paper or inside the toilet bowl. Blood from rectal bleeding typically appears in bright red but could be dark in some instances.
For better understanding, here are some of the common causes of rectal bleeding in individuals: