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Recently blood in stool seen sometimes while applying pressure but not daily. is it piles?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

See a doctor...: Cannot tell what causes rectal bleeding without a physical exam. Don't guess. See a doctor for an exam.

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Answered 2/28/2019

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