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What Causes Blood In Stool?

I am 37 and female about a week ago I thought i noticed blood in my stoll I waited and next time it was normal I figured it was maybe food but then again last night I noticed it again it was bright red and through out my stool could this be dangerous. I did not have any red food it was definitly blood.

Thu, 15 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Sudden appearance of blood in stool usually narrates underlying hemorrhoid, fissure or other problem.

Must get examined with consultant surgeon for proctoscopy to get the diagnosis precisely and manage accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Blood In Stool?

Hello, Sudden appearance of blood in stool usually narrates underlying hemorrhoid, fissure or other problem. Must get examined with consultant surgeon for proctoscopy to get the diagnosis precisely and manage accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel