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Bloody stool
Blood in the stool during infancy can be caused by a variety of problems, such as swallowed maternal blood during childbirth, or problems with the digestive tract.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
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What are some reasons for bloody stools?
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What does having a bloody stool mean?
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What is bloody stool normally caused by?
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Can excessive vomiting cause bloody stool?
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What is the cause of bloody stool in general?
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I have constipation and bloody stools..what is the issue?
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What will i do my baby is sick and vomiting with bloody stool?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I've got a bloody stool should i go to emergencies or can it wait???
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What is the difference between a bad bloody stool and an okay bloody stool?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Are mucousy or bloody stools in an infant associated with Hirschsprung's disease?
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My stools were bloody but the tests came back fine. What could cause bloody stool?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is temporary, brief bloody stool common? Do lots of people have it a few times in their lives?
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I have bloody stools, is it serious?
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What should i do about my bloody stools?
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Can malt liqour lead to bloody stools?
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Is bloody stools a symptom of crohn's disease?
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What does it mean if my baby has bloody stools?
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I have bloody stools, is this a sign of colitis?
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Bloody stools post colectomy, should I be concerned?
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What does light colored and bloody stools mean for a man?
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Should I see a specialist for bloody stools, or can my regular doctor take care of it?
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I've been taking addrell for 3 years now and just this past week I've started having bloody stools. Can these be connected?
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May ibs cause bloody stools?
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Can Anal Fistula cause bloody stools?
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I have bloody stools 2-3 times a year. How can I be sure it is just hemorrhoids?
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Taking amoxicillin and experiencing bloody stools. Is this a normal side effect?
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I have bright red, bloody stool, but no pain or any other discomforts. What should I do?
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In my profile pic is a pic of my Bloody stool... Is it still not worrying? the water was pink
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Is it possible that I have Crohn's disease but don't have any symptoms except vague pain and bloody stool?
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