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My dad had colonoscopy w/ polyps removed 2 days ago, today his stool was very dark, should he see a dr or urgent care for this?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Blood in stool: could be either red, maroon, or black, depending on location of bleeding. You should contact the doctor who performed the procedure and ask for his/her advice.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My dad had colonoscopy w/ polyps removed 2 days ago, today his stool was very dark, should he see a dr or urgent care for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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