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A 38-year-old female asked:
Have another? that's with this. blood in stool, minuscule 3 days now. not hemorrhoid or anal fissure. could be just an ulcer bleed? weight loss w/this
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need to examine: Unintended weight loss and blood in stool are both serious enough that you need to see a doctor for an evaluation.
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GI- Ive had a history of anal fissure Hemroids. my diet has not been the best lacking water Fiber. Ive had constipation few days then pushing out my stool. Little better now but still seeing streak blood on stool. No dark stool or clay. What to do?
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Answered Sep 24, 2023
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