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At what age would having blood in stool make a doctor start to worry about cancer? age 20 years? age 25 years?

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ALL ages: Normally there is no human blood in human stool. Particularly some older tests may detect dietary blood from meat, etc . Bloody diarrhea suggests an invasive organism. Hemorrhoids can bleed - a common cause of bright red blood in stool. Black, tarry stools can result from bleeding in the stomach. Any type of blood in stool should lead you to consult a doctor; risk of cancer varies.

Answered 3/12/2014

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Any age: Blood in stool, at age, is abnormal and needs investigation. Depending on family history cancer may occur in the 20s.

Answered 1/25/2013

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