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I've had blood on tp after bowel movements on & off for about a year. i now sometimes experience red blood at end of bm, on the actual feces. serious?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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See your doctor: Your doctor should examine you as to the cause of blood in the stool. There are many causes and an evaluation is a good idea since it has persisted.

Answered 4/19/2013

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A member asked:

I've had blood on tp after bowel movements on & off for about a year. i now sometimes experience red blood at end of bm, on the actual feces. serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

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