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Can ibs be the main cause for blood in stool?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Not usually in blood: Rectal bleeding is not usually symptom of ibs. Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, diverticular disease, infection , cancer etc. Should consult physician for exam, blood tests, possibly endoscopy and sometimes imaging.

Answered 8/30/2013

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