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[|Human|] I recently had my gallbladder removed about 5 weeks ago. I am 24, 100.2 lbs, I have started noticing blood in my stool. First they were loose bloody stool then normal dark bowel movement with blood in the toilet and toilet paper. Could this be due to the surgery? Should I wait it out or call my doctor immediately?
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. There are many causes of blood in stools like hemorrhoids fissures, colitis including IBD and malignancy. Since it occurred after surgery in your case, the first possibility is C diff related colitis probably due to antibiotics in the post-operative period. A stool test and a colonoscopy may be done for evaluation. Get medical attention at the earliest. I hope that answers your question.