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My dad has blood in the toilet after he poops it is not mixed with the stool it comes out after he is done. is this a emergency or wait to see his doc?

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See your doctor asap: Ssee your doctor asap. If there is a lot of blood, any weakness or dizziness go to er. Rectal bleeding is never normal.

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Answered 7/31/2013

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