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I noticed blood with my stool a couple of days ago.it has never happened before. is there something to worry about?
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Time to get checked!: Blood in stool is a warning sign. Causes of bleeding may be predictable (e.G rectal trauma, fissure, hemorrhoids with straining), but evaluation is always appropriate. A rule of thumb (but not absolute): black stool means bleeding comes from upper GI tract; grape jelly stool from small bowel; silver stool from biliary tree; burgundy stool from right colon; red blood from left colon to anus.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Rectal bleeding: is most frequently caused by hemorroids. Other causes include Crohn's colitis, infections, and benign and malignant tumors, ulcers, and blood vessel abnormalities. If it persists, you should seek medical help. Rectal bleeding is abnormal.
Answered 8/1/2014
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