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For a week now i have had a large amount of fresh blood in my stool (about 1/2 cup worth) but no irritation/pain. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Until find the cause: yes you have to worry can not neglect , most of the time could be simple hemorrhoids , see your doctor to find the cause and treat , then you need not be concerned.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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A member asked:

For a week now i have had a large amount of fresh blood in my stool (about 1/2 cup worth) but no irritation/pain. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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