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I keep pooping blood what's wrong?

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Need evaluation: Could be hemorrhoids, chronic colitis or even malignancy. You should seek medical evaluation.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Evaluation warranted: Reasons for blood in stools can include hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, cancer, infection and inflammatory conditions.

Answered 5/25/2015

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