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A member asked:

Could i possibly have some type of colitis? i don't feel good, have diarrhoea, poops bloody and stringy, i have real bad cramps

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Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike answered

Yes: Sounds like it; you should probably be evaluated and have treatment.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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