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If i had a colonoscopy 3 weeks ago, should i worry about seeing bright red blood in my stool?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Yes: Your endoscopist should be notified immediately and you should be examined.

Answered 9/30/2011

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Probably not: It is not uncommon to have some fresh bleeding after colonoscopy, especially if biopsies were obtained. Since the colonoscopy eliminates cancer as a cause, other causes are typically self limited. If bleeding increases or persists, check in with the md.

Answered 5/6/2015

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