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I have bright red, bloody stool, but no pain or any other discomforts. what should i do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Colorectal surgeon: Possibilities include hemorrhoids, colitis, polyps and even cancer.
Answered 10/14/2017
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Get medical eval: Possible causes of blood in stool include: fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, cancer, ulcers, infections, inflammation, Diverticular disease & Angiodysplasia . Get evaluated if more than a one time occurrence.
Answered 10/15/2017
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