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For the last month i have had severe pain in my lower left back. i woke up this morning with no pain but bright red blood in my stool

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Dr. Traci Buxton answered

See your doctor: Blood in your stool is a medical symptom that should be taken seriously and be evaluated by a physician immediately, especially when accompanied by pain.

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Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

See a doctor ASAP: You really need to see a doctor for this preferably today if you haven't gone already to make sure there is no serious cause for your symptoms.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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A member asked:

For the last month i have had severe pain in my lower left back. i woke up this morning with no pain but bright red blood in my stool

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Traci Buxton answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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