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For about 2 weeks i have been having painful bowel movements with a lot of blood and now some clotting, could this be a fissure?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Could be, but..: Blood from the stool is NEVER normal and the true cause needs to be evaluated asap. See the GI dr and get an evaluation. Best wishes to you.

Answered 7/29/2014

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A member asked:

For about 2 weeks i have been having painful bowel movements with a lot of blood and now some clotting, could this be a fissure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

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