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5 days of taking 2000ug b12 due to low val. had red-purple bowel movement today. related? (colonoscopy/upper scope done last year with no sig. finding
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Low B12: Low B12/folic acid levels can definitely be a cause of GI bleeding. See your doc ASAP.
Answered 6/21/2016
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Perhaps.: You should always follow up on discolored stools. Chances are that with a normal scope 1 yr ago you are fine ,however changes in stool caliber,consistency,color espeacilly if these are related to losss of appetite a weight can be serious signs.Stop the supplement ,see if your stools return to normal. Have your doctor F/U with a blood count and hemoocult in the near future.
Answered 2/27/2016
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