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A 34-year-old female asked:
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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Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
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.
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