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My sister just asked me why there was bright red blood when she took a bowl movement?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

This is always: Potentially serious. It requires diagnosis by a physician.

Answered 6/2/2014

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Last night I had a bowel movement and after I wiped, there was blood on the tissue and the water was bright red. I don't feel any pain at all outside of the initial movement coming out. I'm 25. Should I be worried or was it just due to a large stool?

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