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Hi i am 17 years old and just discovered blood in the surface of and in my stool. im going to see my gp tomorrow but i'd just like to know if it might be polyps and if they could he cancerous. im also female and a bit over the average body weight for my h
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Blood on stool surfa: At your age unlikely unless a history of ulcerative colitis or familial polyposis, rarely could be Meckles. Most likely is hemorrhoids or hard stool . Would not worry but do f/u with doctor
Answered 12/16/2015
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Cancer unlikely: It is good that u will be going to ur doctor tmrw as that wld be most appropriate. The commonest cause of blood in stool remains constipation. If u are having hard stools that wld explain it. Other causes are piles, polyps, Meckel' s diverticulum and others. U will need to have a thorough examination & if warranted, a visit to a gastroenterologist for procedures. Good luck.
Answered 12/16/2015
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