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Causes of red blood and mucous on stools?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Rectal bleeding: There can be many sources of rectal bleeding and mucous in the stool. You may have some sort of inflammation, such as colitis, or could even have a polyp or tumor. You should see a gastroenterologist ASAP. Good luck.

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Answered 5/17/2017

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