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A 36-year-old female asked:
Im a 35 year old woman for long time ive been getting stomaches and diarrhea today ive got really scared after i went to bathroom theres blood in toilet not on the poop but im terrified i have colon cancer help?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Obtain a referral to a gastroenterology physician for a diagnosis and treatment of what may be a "irritable bowel" syndrome, or even hemorrhoids which can cause intermittent bleeding.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist. Wish you good health!
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Reviewed Jun 08, 2022
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