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What to do if i have blood in stool?
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Don't ignore it!!!: If it persists or has been prsent for a while and especially if there is no anal pain, you nee to see your doctor or a colorectal/gi doctor as soon as possible.
Answered 10/15/2017
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Agree wi Dr Kaplan: Possible causes of blood in stool include: fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, cancer, ulcers, infections, inflammation, Diverticular disease & Angiodysplasia . Get evaluated if more than a one time occurrence.
Answered 10/18/2017
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