Unsure blood in stool.

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Asked for Male, 18 Years

I was diagnosed with acute gastritis ,and I noticed red streaks in my stool. I have been eating noodles and plain rice for the past few days and avoiding fatty /fried foods. I am unsure if it is colon cancer. I am an 18 year old male with no family history of colon cancer. I will be doctor tommorow if it happens again.

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Dr. Tony Joseph Gastroenterologist 8 yrs exp Ernakulam Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tony Joseph

Gastroenterologist 8 yrs exp Ernakulam

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Have your stool routine test as well as stool occult blood test ro confirm

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