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I have constipation, increased gas, stomach pain and just noticed blood in my stool. wondering if i should go to the er or if this is not very serious?

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Depends on how : Severe your abdominal pain is and lots of other things, such as fever, tenderness, nausea/vomiting. It could be any number of 100's of things. Depending of severity and presence of any other symptoms, you should be seen by a doctor.

Answered 8/12/2013

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