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What to do if i have blood in stool what could this be?

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Dr. Peter Wilk answered

Specializes in Surgery - Colorectal

See a doctor: Blood in the stool is never "normal". However, most of the time it is not serious - hemorrhoids (swollen anal veins) are the most common cause. Warm baths with epsom salts and a mild cream like anusol can help those. However, blood in the stool may be indicative of a colon polyp or tumor or inflammation of the colon. If it is persisting you should see a doctor for an examination. Peter wilk, md.

Answered 10/14/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seek medical eval: 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 10/15/2017

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