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I Have A Positive On The IFOBT. I Have Hemmoroids.

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Question : I have a positive on the iFOBT. I have hemmoroids. What are the chances I have something serious. I am 71 and have no symptoms.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably you should not be worried,the positive result can be related to hemorrhoid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern.

This examination checks the blood in the stool that can not be seen with naked eye.

Blood in the stool can indicate many medical conditions of the digestive tract.

It can also be related to hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids can be the cause of the positive result of the examination.

I suggest you to treat the hemorrhoids with an anti hemorrhoid cream for local application such as Preparation H.

I also suggest to avoid constipation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Have A Positive On The IFOBT. I Have Hemmoroids.

Brief Answer: Probably you should not be worried,the positive result can be related to hemorrhoid. Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern. This examination checks the blood in the stool that can not be seen with naked eye. Blood in the stool can indicate many medical conditions of the digestive tract. It can also be related to hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can be the cause of the positive result of the examination. I suggest you to treat the hemorrhoids with an anti hemorrhoid cream for local application such as Preparation H. I also suggest to avoid constipation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.