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10 y/o son has had small amt of red blood upon wiping for 2 wks. i see no blood in/on the stool. sometimes strains/has hard poop but no visible tear. ?
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Exam: He needs a good exam and if there is nothing visible, a scope may be necessary. Sometimes polyps or bowel irritation may cause this problem All the best.
Answered 1/7/2015
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