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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with blood in stool.

14 doctors weighed in across 13 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do not ignore any blood in the stool. Go see your doctor.

Answered 3/30/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

If: If you see blood in the stool, don't ignore it.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Do: Do not ignore blood in stools since this is a sign of colon cancer. See your doctor ASAP!!

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If you are 50 and older, do get a colonoscopy after blood in stool.

Answered 6/4/2014

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Dr. Johnny Green answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

DON'T: DON'T ignore it or assume it is "just hemorrhoids" if it is recurring.

Answered 6/4/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tell: Tell dr if it is on TP, on poop, in it, dripping into bowl or making water red, always or not.

Answered 6/18/2014

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Colon: Colon Cancer a real problem to consider. Constipation and hemorrhoids next on the list.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If: If you see blood in your stools, or they look black and tarry, see your doctor for a rectal exam!

Answered 7/29/2014

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Ignore: Don't ignore blood in stool—whether visible or occult. It's a warning sign that warrants attention.

Answered 6/25/2019

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Ignore: Don't ignore this issue as it can represent a serious problem. Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy needed,.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Ignore: See your doctor and get a rectal exam. Avoid straining / constipation and dry wipes! Good luck!

Answered 12/14/2015

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Ignore: Don't just ignore it, do seek medical advice. This is something that requires discussion with doctor.

Answered 3/1/2016

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Ignore: Never ignore blood in the stool. Always see a doctor.

Answered 3/2/2016

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