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A member asked:
Should i be concerned about fresh blood after a bowel movement? the last 2 weeks the stool has been soft, not as thick as usual. for some time after
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Yes: Blood in bowel movement is always of concern and should be investigated by a physician. He will want to know how long this has occurred, if there is belly pain, fever, weight loss. Your age and whether you are on NSAID's (aspirin, motrin, etc) also give clues. You will likely have blood testing (CBC, INR, PTT) and quite possibly have endoscopy (long camera into the intestine) to visually inspect.
Answered 11/26/2016
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See a doctor: Blood in a bowel movement is always abnormal. Since you are asking the question I will assume it is not typical for you to see fresh blood in your stool. Please see your doctor for further evaluation.
Answered 8/3/2014
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