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Thirty four year old female. i think i saw blood in my stool. what could be the cause? should i seek medical attention quickly?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Blood in stool: Red areas of stool may be related to food or represent blood from a fissure or hemorrhoid. If it has resolved , an urgent doctor's visit is probably not needed, but please mention to your physician at your next visit.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 3/6/2017

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