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Had c-diff. once cleared, doc did colonoscopy. everything perfect. did notice redness (erythema...no blood) in rectum. did random biopsies. some blood in stool 2 day after. very mild cramping. normal?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

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Normal: Yes, your symptoms of small amounts of blood and mild cramping 2 days after a colonscope and biopsies is very normal.

Answered 10/12/2014

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: You may see a scant amount of blood after colon biopsy: anything more requires further GI evaluation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Had c-diff. once cleared, doc did colonoscopy. everything perfect. did notice redness (erythema...no blood) in rectum. did random biopsies. some blood in stool 2 day after. very mild cramping. normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

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