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What causes back pain and tummy issues. there has been recent blood. the blood was bright red and after not during the bowel movement.

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Several causes: There are several GI issues that can cause the symptoms you describe. The bleeding needs evaluation by a GI specialist asap.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Bleeding: Abdominal pain and bleeding should be evaluated by your doctor to exclude more serious causes other than hemmorhoids.

Answered 4/1/2013

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