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When people see blood in or on their stool, they often ignore it because they assume it’s from hemorrhoids, said Dr. Cathy Eng, a professor of medicine at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
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Dr. Cathy Eng, a professor of medicine at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, stated that people often ignore blood in or on their stool, assuming it is from hemorrhoids.
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Dr. Cathy Eng
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{
    "date": "2026-09-28",
    "person": "Dr. Cathy Eng",
    "organization": "Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center"
}
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Symptoms Gastrointestinal Health Hemorrhoids
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September 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM (2 weeks ago)

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5 Gastrointestinal Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/well/gastrointestinal-symptoms-gut-health.html

Experts highlight five gastrointestinal symptoms that warrant immediate medical attention, including blood in stool, unusual bowel changes, persistent diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, and nighttime symptoms. These could indicate serious underlying conditions.

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