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Is Dark Blood Discharge In Stool A Cause For Concern?
Hi I m a male 41 getting a lot of dark blood when using toilet including on the tissue I haven t had any alcohol since 2009 never smoked at all try to eat healthy fruit veg etc is it something I should be worried about its been happening most days for the past 4 months
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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You gave problem of blood in stool that may be because of hemorroid or anal fissure problems.
Anorectal examination is give exact idea about lesion.
Intestinal infection like ulcerative colitis may cause blood in stool problems.
Divurticulitis may cause this type of symptoms.
peptic ulcer may ruled out.
Stool examination test is helpful for diagnose.
Consent a physician for further diagnosis.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thank you.
You gave problem of blood in stool that may be because of hemorroid or anal fissure problems.
Anorectal examination is give exact idea about lesion.
Intestinal infection like ulcerative colitis may cause blood in stool problems.
Divurticulitis may cause this type of symptoms.
peptic ulcer may ruled out.
Stool examination test is helpful for diagnose.
Consent a physician for further diagnosis.
I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thank you.
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