[header] How to stop rectal bleeding [title] Look for blood on your toilet paper. [step] Minor rectal bleeding will leave small drops or smears of blood on your toilet paper. If you're experiencing bleeding from the anus itself, the blood will be bright red in color. 
[substeps] Anal bleeding while having a bowel movement may be caused by anal fissures or hemorrhoids. However, it can also be a sign of more serious conditions and should always be checked out by a doctor.