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If you pass a whole lot of blood in your rectum after using the bathroom?

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Dr. David Drewitz answered

Not normal...: Rectal bleeding has many causes some of which could represent serious health problems and warrants immediate medical attention. Good luck!

Answered 2/12/2014

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