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Bloody stool, painful bowel movements, bad smelly discharge and side pain. what are these symptoms of?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

They are signs: That you need prompt medical evaluation. Bloody stool can be related to hemorrhoids, fissures, fistula, cancer, or infection or inflammation of the colon. Please get this checked soon.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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