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A member asked:

I sometimes see bright red blood on my toilet paper after passing stool and now it more frequently stings when i pee.

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Blood: There may be hemorrhoids or a rectal fissure. Inflammation of the colon is less likely. Rectal blood is abnormal and should be evaluated by a physician. Discomfort on urination could be due to a bladder infection or inflamed/irritated urethra and urinalysis with a culture should be done as part of your evaluation.

Answered 1/7/2015

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