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Can anxiety cause my stool to have red blood in it?
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Anxiety/red stool: Unlikely. Please consult your pcp for workup to find out cause.
Answered 8/1/2012
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Rectal Bleeding: Passing dry, hard constipated stool may cause bleeding. But rectal bleeding is not a symptom of an anxiety disorder. Recommend medical assessment.
Answered 4/29/2021
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