A member asked:

My stools were bloody but the tests came back fine. what could cause bloody stool?

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Dr. Amir Bastawrous answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Problem w/test?: Blood in stool should betaken seriously. Usually benign cause but sometimes can be worse. Stool test, even if done properly, will only show blood if it is there at the time of the test. Common causes can be hemorrhoid s or fissures. If it persists see your colorectal surgeon.

Answered 5/25/2016

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