A member asked:

I just had a bowel movement and toilet water was bright red from blood. took multiple wipes for paper to not be red. had colonoscopy in dec. 2020. had one precancerous polyp removed and told to repeat in 5 years. should i follow up earlier now?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, calling your gastroenterologist and letting him or her know will be best as an exam will be needed. A decision about the need for a diagnostic colonoscopy will be made based on findings.

Answered 3/9/2023

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