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Had bright red blood on toliet paper, couldn't see blood in stool. had a negative stool test a few months ago for another reason. what could it be?

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Blood on toilet pape: This most likely is from an anal fissure or hemorrhoids but there are many things, some very serious, that can cause blood in the stool. Often there can be blood in the stool that isn't visible. You should see your physician to get this evaluated.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 5/15/2018

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