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Bloody diarreha results when the intestinal wall is irritated. You will see red blood in your poop. This can be from an infection, chronic disease, or trauma. If you develop bloody diarrhea with or without fever go to your doctor for further evaluation.

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Is a type of:

Diarrhea

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Buttock, Lower abdomen

Is Symptom of

Colon polyps
Condition
Common cold
Condition
Upper respiratory infection
Condition
Food allergy
Condition
Food-borne illness (food poisoning)
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Is a Side Effect of

Praziquantel
Amphotericin B lipid
Trisenox
Arsenic trioxide
Clindamycin phosphate
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