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I had 14 bms with blood since 7-25 & all tests come back neg. (stool, ct scan, x-ray, colonoscopy) gi assuming hemrroid? edg appt in oct/nov.

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Dr. Scott Hacking answered

Blood: Bright red blood is usually from a hemorrhoid. Darker, thicker, jelly-like blood is usually from a source higher up, such as a bleeding diverticulum.

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Answered 8/30/2018

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A member asked:

I had 14 bms with blood since 7-25 & all tests come back neg. (stool, ct scan, x-ray, colonoscopy) gi assuming hemrroid? edg appt in oct/nov.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Hacking answered

Dr Cannon agreed

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