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Why did i find blood in my stool? what does this mean?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't diagnose.: Rectal bleeding may be the results of hemorrhoids, fistula, fissure, polyps, cancer or infection/ inflammatory condition. Please have this evaluated.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/4/2014

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