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Had a sigmoidoscopy last year and it was hemorrhoid.24female here.on 4th mth 20mg accutane. saw pink stains on stools. should i be worried?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No need to worry: Finding is consistent with hemorrhoids. The sigmoidoscopy findings are reassuring. If you have a family history of colon cancer or hereditary polyps discuss with your doctor.

Answered 1/26/2015

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