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Iv had blood in my stool for months. although it's not everyday it's often and iv been taking many laxatives lately. do you think it's harmful?
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Blood in stools: Blood in the stools should always be investigated further by your doctor. It could be something as simple as hemorrhoids, or straining to eliminate hard stools, but it could be more serious.
Answered 1/8/2017
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