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I saw blood was present in my stool. should i be worried? i ate some spicy food today.. this is the first time i'm noticing it.

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Please see physician: to test if you really have blood in stool or just red color stool. Blood in stool is not normal and needs evaluation

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 8/18/2014

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

No: could be hemorrhoids,constipation--increase your fiber intake.is it bright red?if continues see your dr.

Answered 7/25/2015

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A member asked:

I saw blood was present in my stool. should i be worried? i ate some spicy food today.. this is the first time i'm noticing it.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Dr Livingston agreed

Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

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