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Hi, ate lots of spicy foods yesterday and now i'm bleeding when i poop. blood is bright red. what should i avoid eating? can i still go to the gym?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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See a doctor?: How much blood? First time it happened? Spicy foods do not cause bloody stool. It may cause diarrhea, which can cause hemorrhoid a, which then can bleed. I recommend GI evaluation.

Answered 1/11/2016

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A member asked:

Hi, ate lots of spicy foods yesterday and now i'm bleeding when i poop. blood is bright red. what should i avoid eating? can i still go to the gym?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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