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There's been blood in my stools for over 2 months now. it's everyday over this period. there's no constipation. bowel movements are regular?
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See a doctor soon: Any unexplained intestinal or rectal bleeding requires professional evaluation. Most cases are not serious (e.g. hemorrhoids) but others can be very dangerous (e.g. cancer). See a doctor ASAP.
Answered 8/23/2017
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Need work up. : This could be something simple, like a hemorrhoid or anal fissure, but your age and its persistence makes a work up into cause a necessity. You should see a gastroenterologist for an EGD and colonoscopy. Maybe get an abdominal CT as well.
Answered 8/23/2017
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