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What causes bright red blood in stool?

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Bleeding: Not much else besides bleeding. If bright red blood, you need to see your doctor. Most likely cause is hemorrhoids. Hope this helps.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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BRBPR: Reasons for blood in stools can include hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, cancer, infection and inflammatory conditions. Some foods & dyes may turn stool red.

Dr Pyles agreed

Answered 4/2/2019

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