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I have recently had bloodbin my stools. should i be worried?
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Needs 2 B checked: Might be hemorrhoids, anal fissure, colon polyp(s), crohn's ds, inflammatory bowel ds, diverticulitis, medications like nsaids or iron, foods with red dyes. Doc can get good history, examine u, do tests, treat according to diagnosis.
Answered 3/12/2013
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See a doctor: While this may be nothing more than hemorrhoids, it could be something more serious. Only a doctor can work that up and sort out the cause of the bleeding.
Answered 6/20/2015
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