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What Causes Stool With A Red Ball In It?

Today I had a stool with a cherry like ball in it. I am not sure what this is and I have made an appointment with a Gastro doctor for Tuesday. I have recently started taking my full dose of Glumetza for my insuline resistance and since then I have had more frequent stools and they have been loose. Just really concerned
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

According to your complain you have problem of reddish stool that may be because of blood In stool.
Ulcerative colitis or diverticular disease may cause blood in stool.
Hemorroid also cause blood in stool.
Intestinal poly may lead to this type of symptoms.
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Do complete blood cell count and stool examination test for further diagnosis.
Colonoscopy can done if needed..
I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
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What Causes Stool With A Red Ball In It?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. According to your complain you have problem of reddish stool that may be because of blood In stool. Ulcerative colitis or diverticular disease may cause blood in stool. Hemorroid also cause blood in stool. Intestinal poly may lead to this type of symptoms. Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Do complete blood cell count and stool examination test for further diagnosis. Colonoscopy can done if needed.. I hope my guidance helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.