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5 Things You Need to Know About Blood In Stool

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Livestrong Contributor

The color of your stool helps you determine the cause of your problem. When your stools are maroon or bright red, it usually means you have a lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract problem, which includes the large bowel and rectum.