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Just wondering when and if I should be seen?

I have been having issues with some blood in my stool and then followed by diarhea for about 2 weeks off and on. I have had a little of this before but not lasting this long and not to this extreme meaning I really feel fine until I have eaten and then shortly after I will be in the bathroom and lose everything I have eaten, and I usually have this similar to Colitis symptons but not like this past week??? I am 39 and have had my gallbladder removed and truely feel fine except for this....and 2 years ago my dad was diagnosed with Colon Cancer so I just want some feedback.
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maybe and i am not sure but it could be celiac disease or something

best of luck
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Rectal bleeding is never normal and should always be investigated.  The causes can be minor - or, occasionally, more sinister.

However, the main thing is to seek medical advice.  I would suggest that unless your doctor can 100% reassure you that the cause is minor (such as haemorrhoids, anal fissure or other minor cause) you ask for a a colonoscopy.  Colon cancer can start to occur from age ~40+ and, in view of your family history, the reassurance (hopefully) of a colonoscopy seems well justified.

Good luck
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