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She take oral contraceptive since 5years and also she take omeprazol frequently. now she have diarrhea of blood and ecchymosis did contraceptive cause?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: Oral contraceptives are not known to cause bloody diarrhea. Blood in the stool should always be evaluated. This would be a good reason to have her see her primary care doctor. Good luck.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/11/2015

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