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Bloody mucus on outside of stool, duration one day. have been under stress and not drinking as much water as usual. shld i be worried about cancer?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Not cancer: But it is a concern that you should make an appointment and have checked as soon as you can. It could be a fissure or something else but needs diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 8/29/2020

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A member asked:

Bloody mucus on outside of stool, duration one day. have been under stress and not drinking as much water as usual. shld i be worried about cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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