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Occasional blood in stool and ocassional and occasional pain in bowel movements. what could this be?

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A lot of things: Most common would be a fissure if painful. Could also be a hemorrhoid. I suggest you go see a surgeon to get a good exam. Hope this helps.

Answered 8/10/2013

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