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29 years old. passed normal stool with some mucus, followed by stool with fresh blood on it. do not feel external hemorrhoids. very scared!

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Dr. Andrea Brand
Specializes in Family Medicine
Not normal: Blood in the stool is not normal and needs to be explained. Causes include local irritation, anal fissure ( crack in the tissue) hemorrhoid, polyp, inflammation( colitis ) and cancer. You will need to see a health care provider to get a diagnosis.
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