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I have diarrhea for a week. i thought it was flatulence, but on the 6th day it seems like i am pooping blood with slimy consistency. what is this?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Blood in stool: mean you need to see your doctor. It may be from strain or hemorrhoids or something more in need of attention. Peace and good health.

Answered 8/27/2016

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Dr. Ravinder Nagpaul answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See your doctor: not a normal presentation of common viral enteritis better see your doctor please

Answered 8/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have diarrhea for a week. i thought it was flatulence, but on the 6th day it seems like i am pooping blood with slimy consistency. what is this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr. Ravinder Nagpaul answered

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