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Is it normal to have blood in ur stool? it has happened three days in a row and i've had a good size amount of bright red blood in my toilet.

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Dr. Daniel Conway answered

No: Rectal bleeding is never normal. There are multiple causes. Only through appropriate testing can a source be found, and appropriate treatment started. See your physician as soon as possible.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/5/2015

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have blood in ur stool? it has happened three days in a row and i've had a good size amount of bright red blood in my toilet.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Conway answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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