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Blood in stool
Is fresh blood in stool a matter of concern. i somedays see little blood in the stool. I first saw it two years back after having iron tablets. Now I frequently experience it
What should I do. I am 23 years old.
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It may be due to hemorrhoids or fissure. Do you have pain during defecation as well? Is the stool blackish sometimes? Is there constipation?
Next Steps
Drink lots of water, eat green leafy vegetables, salads. Don't strain while passing stool.
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If symptoms persist visit a surgeon/ proctologist
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At your age blood in stools are alarm symptoms
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kindly visit a Gastroenterologist immediately
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