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My stool came out reddish color and when it hits the water it's coming out the color red i think it's blood in my stool,feeling fine,ate beets chips?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Real beets: More likely from beets. See if this recurs before taking further action (unless you are feeling light-headed or otherwise ill).

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My stool came out reddish color and when it hits the water it's coming out the color red i think it's blood in my stool,feeling fine,ate beets chips?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Corey Clay answered

Dr Lin and 2 doctors agreed

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