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Health issues like colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis and even certain stomach bugs can also cause blood to appear in or on the stool, said Dr. Baha Moshiree, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina.
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Dr. Baha Moshiree, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, stated that colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, and certain stomach bugs can cause blood in or on the stool.
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{ "date": "2026-09-28", "person": "Dr. Baha Moshiree", "organization": "Wake Forest University School of Medicine" } - Subject Tags
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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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