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Sometimes it looks like my son has bright red blood in his stool. he eats tomato and red pepper every day. can i assume it's from that? anus is fine

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider
Dr. Deborah Ungerleideranswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Those foods coming: through into the stool may appear as blood. It would be best to get a sample and have it tested for blood to be sure.His doctor should be able to help you with that.
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