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A member asked:

Lately when i pee there's this light red color on the toilet paper, i'm guessing that's blood. it happens whenever it wants. what could it be?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

It sounds like: Blood , it is better to do a urine test with culture and sensitivity.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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