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Rectal discharge and passing of gas often. increase pain throughout body. can this be life threatening?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rectal discharge: Would seek medical attention within 24-48 hours at doctor/urgent care/ER, especially if there is blood . Could be constipation, food intolerance, H pylori,gastritis, gallbladder early autoimmune disease like ileitis (Crohns).Diverticulitis is rare at your age but there could be infection/abscess.

Answered 9/19/2014

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