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Dark stool with bright blood. lower abdomen pain, what could be causing this? what type of doctor do i need to see?
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Go to er: You need immediate evaluation for the rectal bleeding with abdominal pain. There are a number of causes and you need immediate evaluation in the er. Some of these causes can be life threatening. Rectal bleeding is never normal.
Answered 7/16/2013
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