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How concerning is blood in your stool? i get it every few weeks and my parents are never concerned. should i go to a doctor?
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Depends: Bright red blood attached to the outside of a stool is usually from a crack/scratch in the outlet. They are more common with drier/bulky stools.These self heal & improve if you poop more often & change your diet to avoid constipating foods. Darker blood mixed within a stool is worrisome for some infectious process or a disorder within your gut.
Answered 5/11/2019
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