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Rectal Bleeding (cont.)

Rectal Bleeding Symptoms

  • Bright red blood present in or on the stool
  • Change in stool color to black, red, or maroon
  • Stool test positive for occult blood loss (blood may present, but you cannot see it)
  • Confusion


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