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A lot of blood during bowel movement. what can i do to stop this?
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It depends : If blood in the stoll is red, it may be from a hemorrhoid. This needs to be evaluated and treated, but is fairly common. If the blood or stool is darker (black) and has a 'tar-like' appearance, it is more indicative of a bleed in the upper areas of the GI tract. This is more significant and needs more prompt evaluation and treatment. The larger volume of blood dictates treatment asap.
Answered 2/24/2019
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