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What to do if bright red blood in stool?
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Not normal-see MD: Please see your physician within 1-2 weeks if you have blood in stool. You need further evaluation.
Answered 5/31/2015
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Get med eval: Reasons for blood in stools can include hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, cancer, infection and inflammatory conditions. Some foods & dyes may turn stool red.
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