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Do bright red blood found on tissue aft defecate means sth serious? especially since you usually have either diarrhea or have blood on tissue

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Hemorhoid ?: The most likely source is from a hemorhoid but it can be from other causes including excessive cleansing when you have diarrhea. It is not a bad idea to discuss this with your doctor.

Answered 12/2/2013

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Dr. Bachar Al-Alami answered

Specializes in ADHD & Autism

Read Red Flagg below: Should undergo additional testing regardless of age:all need colonoscopy :(minimal brbpr=bright red blood per rectum): patients with fecal occult blood positive stools, .Patients with family histories suggestive of familial polyposis or hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer syndrome, a change in bowel habits, suggestive of malignancy, dark red blood per rectum.All above should undergo colonoscopy

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