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I keep going to the bathroom in small amounts. stool is more red than brown, soft, and turns water/tp pink. i have ibs and did not eat beets?

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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Time to see an MD: Consistent blood in your stool should be evaluated by a gastorenterologist. Hemorrhoids, infection, and other bowel diseases should've checked for.

Dr Nfor agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

I keep going to the bathroom in small amounts. stool is more red than brown, soft, and turns water/tp pink. i have ibs and did not eat beets?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Dr Nfor agreed

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