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A 35-year-old male asked:
I have always had normal bowel movements, but last week had a bout of diarhea, with mucus and a little bright red blood mixed in. has gotten worse. now i am having very small bowel movements. very little feces. more mucus and bloody mucus than anything e
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Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Colitis.: The red blood that you are experiencing suggests that you could be having inflammation of the colon. Although it is likely that this is an infectious cause, you should see your doctor to be evaluated.
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We are seeing colon cancer in younger people. This is worth getting checked out. Error on the side of safety, especially if the bleeding persists!
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