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What to do if my poop had some red spots?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Is it blood?: If you think the spots are blood, or even if you're not sure, you need to see your doctor to get it evaluated. There are many potential sources of digestive tract blood loss, but some of them are important to diagnose early. Good luck.

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Answered 5/18/2017

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A member asked:

What to do if my poop had some red spots?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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