In Brief:
Anal bleeding is a terrifying thing to identify as taking place the first time you encounter it, but in all reality it is not anything to be overly alarmed about. Rectal and colon surgeon, Scott Goldstein of Thomas Jefferson University, states that 99% of the time anal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids, but the average person often cannot tell on their own what is normal bleeding and what is indicative of a more serious problem which is why it is of the utmost importance to always let your doctor know about anal bleeding. Treatment for anal bleeding due to hemorrhoids is very simple and there are numerous OTC products that can relieve the swelling, burning, and rectal itching which will in turn reduce the bleeding. Preparation H has always been a very popular and highly recommended product for this purpose. The main thing to keep in mind about anal bleeding is that in most cases it is not serious, it can usually be treated quickly and easily, but it is very important you keep your doctor informed that it has occurred.
