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A member asked:

Poop looks like it could be red maybe even a dark orange but only one piece of it. could this be blood? first time this happened. sorry probably tmi?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It could be blood-the only way to know for sure is to test it. If it happens again, you should see your doctor and have your stool tested for microscopic blood. If it is positive, you should see a GI doctor. Best of luck to you!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/29/2023

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