Albuquerque, NM
A 36-year-old female asked:

Okay so when i drink beer iam fine even hard liquor but when i drink wine i poop blood it is bright red and it hurts?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Albert Pizzo
Family Medicine 62 years experience
Blood in stool: Defecation of bright red blood is always of concern and you should see your doctor about this and find out what is wrong, and to help you with any treatment that is necessary. Meanwhile do not drink wine.
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Dr. Eric Kaplan
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