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Diagnosed with a small hemorroids from sidmoidoscopy last year. now on accutane 20mg, saw a little specks of red blood on stools. should i be worried?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Concerned: Blood in stool is always a concern. Differentiate between dark red or light fresh-looking blood. See your MD or GI doc for evaluation. Report it - don't wait. Good luck.

Answered 1/31/2015

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