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I've been having red spots in stool. doc. used anoscope, no anal fissures etc found. could it still be caused by passing hard stool? no pain, fobt ok.
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Consult GI doctor: You may be needing a more thorough work up with full colonoscopy
Answered 11/28/2017
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If FOBT is: Okay and you do not have any pain, at 20 years old will suggest high fiber diet and increased fluids . Eat soft food. If constipation improves your symptom may resolve. Furthermore the red spots may not be blood and may be something in the diet
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