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On and off diarrhea and constant soft stools.straining for little drops to none most of time.sore anus and leakage. sometimes little blood with stools?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

See a GI doctor: Or a colorectal surgeon. Something serious but potentially quite correctable is going on and needs to be seen by a knowledgeable professional.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/13/2014

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A member asked:

On and off diarrhea and constant soft stools.straining for little drops to none most of time.sore anus and leakage. sometimes little blood with stools?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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