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Should I panic if I have blood in my stool?
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Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE
If the bleeding is heavy or if you have black stools - older blood due to a bleed from high up in the gut - then see a doctor immediately or call an ambulance. However, rectal bleeding is usually a mild bleed. In this situation, make an appointment with your doctor so that the cause can be found.
For more information, go to https://patient.info/health/rectal-bleeding-blood-in-faeces
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