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I had a colonic yesterday and now i have bright red in my loose stool. no blood ever before. always regular bowel movements. ?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Local irritation: This is probably related to the procedure. I would see MD to make sure this is not a large irritation, damage to colonic lining and ER if you have pain, weak, dizziness, fever.

Dr Hoffman agreed

Answered 6/7/2015

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A member asked:

I had a colonic yesterday and now i have bright red in my loose stool. no blood ever before. always regular bowel movements. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Hoffman agreed

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