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I have blood in my stool and the stool is soft and i think full of fats , have hemorroids but wasnt the bleeding one i have gastritis but took medicat?

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Dr. Philip Woodworth answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Hemorrhoid probable: Most likely is hemorrhoid a but should be evaluated by a physician to see if need further testing (like a colonoscopy).

Answered 4/18/2013

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

See a doctor: You should see a physician, likely a gastroenterologist for further discussion and evaluation.

Dr Schermerhorn agreed

Answered 2/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have blood in my stool and the stool is soft and i think full of fats , have hemorroids but wasnt the bleeding one i have gastritis but took medicat?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Woodworth answered

Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Dr Schermerhorn agreed

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