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Sent to Health Experts November 10, 2005 11:33 p.m.

what does it mean when you have blood in your stool?

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I had blood in my stool tonight for the first time ever, i was just wondering if this is normal or what it may mean

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November 10, 2005 11:37 p.m. (4 minutes and 31 seconds later)

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Blood in the stool may be a sign of Rectal bleeding or Gastrointestinal bleeding

Any bleeding symptom needs prompt professional medical advice.

Another possible reason for blood in stool would be hemorrhoids

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