I have been expereincing unusual body happenings for the past month now. There is light red blood my stool, sometimes it is a bigger amount and sometimes it is a smaller amount. I also have sharp pains in the abdomen sometimes, seems like in various places, but mostly in my lower right side. I eat normaly, jus like i have all my life i keep the same eating habit and i get enough fluids. I dont drink and i dont smoke. I get enough fluids, and i eat alot of vegatables and meats everything i do need, but i do eat junkfood too. I dont play a sport right now its offseason for me, but i usualy do play sports. So im active, but not as active as i was a few months ago. Im 18 years of age, female, and i am not pregnant lol . . I hope you could help me determine what is going on becuase im not sure

Dr. Joshua’s Answer:

The most common reason for bright red blood in stool is hemorrhoids, another possibility is anal fissure. However, other causes exist, and before the diagnosis can be made, a doctor’s physical examination is needed, especially as you report abdominal pains. It’s not likely to be anything serious, but I recommend that you see a doctor about this.

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