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Scared about bright red streaks of blood in stool, what can i do?
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Need a medical check: Blood on stools is not to be ignored and requires a medical examination. So you should see your doctor for having an examination of your rectal area. Common causes are hemorrhoids and cancer. Only a doctor's exam can find out which one or another cause is the reason for your rectal bleeding. It is painless bleeding which is more worrisome.
Answered 5/31/2015
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Get med eval: Reasons for blood in stools can include hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, cancer, infection and inflammatory conditions. Some foods & dyes may turn stool red.
Answered 5/31/2015
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