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Is bright red blood in stool or in toilet always dangerous? it's been going on 3+ months everytime i have bm, no insurance and unsure if its er

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Check it out: Needs to be checked out. Hemorrhoids should resolve. Most likely benign cause in a young patient, but I have also seen colorectal cancer in people your age. Could even be crohn's disease/ulcerative colitis. Please consult a doc soon.

Answered 2/12/2016

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

No amount of bleed: Ing should be considered normal especially if it persists for 3 months. You need to be seen and examined. Most often due to hemorrhoids or a fissure but more serious problems can also be causing the same symptoms. Find someway to be seen by a primary care doctor or a colon and rectal surgeon. Borrow the money or work out a payment plan but get evaluated.

Answered 4/7/2013

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