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I have red not light but not dark blood in my stool the stoooll it self is a light color?

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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

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Blood in stool: Could very well be a hemorrhoid. I would watch for now. If it continues you need to see a doc for a physical and labs. Possible referral to gastroenterologist.

Answered 11/23/2016

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A member asked:

I have red not light but not dark blood in my stool the stoooll it self is a light color?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

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