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I have been having blood in my stool it will go away and come back. should i worry ? it makes the whole toilet red.

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See a doctor: Blood in the stool is abnormal and needs to be explained. Possible cause include hemorrhoids, fissures, diverticula, polyps, and cancer. Your doctor will take a history, perform an examination and order appropriate tests.

Answered 12/6/2014

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