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For over a month i have had red blood in my poo and can only do tiny pieces of poo at a time. i feel a constant painful pressure at the bottom.

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Get an exam: You need to have rectal exam and probably a colonoscopy to rule out a tumor or bleeding polyp.

Dr Cress agreed

Answered 1/18/2016

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A member asked:

For over a month i have had red blood in my poo and can only do tiny pieces of poo at a time. i feel a constant painful pressure at the bottom.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Dr Cress agreed

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