A 37-year-old member asked:
Blood when pooping a sign of pregnancy?
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Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 55 years experience
Not if rectally: Bloody stool is a sign of colorectal disease. Get it checked out.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Is pooping a lot a sign of pregnancy?
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Dr. Paula Hillardanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 45 years experience
No: Symptoms of early pregnancy include breast tenderness or fullness, nausea and or vomiting, fatigue, needing to urinate frequently. Pooping a lot doesn't typically occur in a normal pregnancy, and if there is severe cramping or persistent, ask your doctor to help figure out why.
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Last updated Sep 10, 2013
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