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Bleeding from my bottom and had pain opening bowels but not constipated but my doctor won't do a rectal exam so i don't know what is wrong, ?

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Dr. Scott Shapiro answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

You DEFINITELY: Need to find a different doctor! i recommend a gastroenterologist or a proctologist. Good luck@!

Dr Daus agreed

Answered 3/25/2015

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