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I Have Blood In My Stools, How To Get Rid Of It ?

Hello Doctor I have blood coming in my stools, it started few months back. It is not consistent but occurs intermittently. Could you please help me in understanding the cause ??
posted on Mon, 7 Feb 2011
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I too have also been noticing blood in my stools for a while... The last 3 days it has been bright red-not alot in the bm.... now today it was black and lumpy the first time..and now 2 times today it was black/brown and mushy... why would there be 2 different colors??
Gastroenterologist, Surgical,  Dr. Tapan Shah's  Response
whats ur age?
and if its mre than 35 you need a colonoscopy.
need to consult a surgical gastroenterologist!
if you need to any further help lemme know
thanks
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I Have Blood In My Stools, How To Get Rid Of It ?

I too have also been noticing blood in my stools for a while... The last 3 days it has been bright red-not alot in the bm.... now today it was black and lumpy the first time..and now 2 times today it was black/brown and mushy... why would there be 2 different colors??