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A member asked:

A couple of days ago there is blood on the toilet paper after pooping, i don't see it anymore but shud i still have it checked? is stool sample needed?

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Yes: It may be just hemorrhoids but you still need to see dortor to get checked.Your doctor would check and get stool sample with the visit.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 8/3/2013

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