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The issue here is that the rectal bleeding is not enough of a reason
for the anemia.  Anemia is a common presenting finding in Celiac
disease.  Rectal bleeding of bright red blood is not considered a
symptom of Celiac.

Stephen Holland, M.D.
www.napervillegi.com


On Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at 04:47  PM, Automatic digest
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> Date:    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 00:36:08 EDT
> From:    [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Rectal bleeding a symptom?
>
> <<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your
> situation.>>
>
> Our son-in-law is being tested for various reasons due to a loss of a
> great
> deal of blood rectally.  Doctors say the polyp  they removed should
> not have
> caused such a great loss of blood.  He's always had "stomach
> problems", and is
> of English ancestry.  He's having upper and lower g.i.s, but I
> suggested they
> check for Celiac Disease.  Has anyone experienced these symptoms?
> Margaret Lee in Naples, Florida

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