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Rectal bleeding for the past 4 days. bright red blood on toilet paper and stool. however, no abdominal or rectal pain. should i be worried?

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Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered

See a doctor: It may be nothing serious, but it does require evaluation.

Answered 2/6/2016

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