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I keep having blood in my stool should i be concerned?
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Bleeding: Rectal bleeding is abnormal. You need to see a physician and determine what the cause of this may be. You may need a colonoscopy. Hope this helps
Answered 3/2/2015
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Yes: You should be examined. It is not normal but could occur due to causes like constipation or hemorrhoids or IBD
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