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I hadbright red blood in my bowel movement as well as abdominal pain? what are the possible causes?

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Ulcerative colitis: Ischemic colitis, crohn's colitis, medication related ulcers, infections of the colon, polyps, cancers are all possible. Investigations need to be arranged.

Answered 3/17/2016

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A member asked:

I hadbright red blood in my bowel movement as well as abdominal pain? what are the possible causes?

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Dr. Ihor Zakaluzny answered

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