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I have ibs, with recent stools that have yellow spots in it. now there is blood in the stool. something to be concerned about?
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See a doctor: Bleeding in the stool can be very serious... You need to see a doctor to check this one out.
Answered 5/20/2012
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Yes: Ibs is usually not associated with blood in stool unless it is due to hemorrhoids. I suspect you may not have the correct diagnosis. Please see a GI doctor or colorectal surgeon for a thorough work up. No amount of bleeding is normal.
Answered 4/3/2017
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