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Question: I'm type 1 diabetic 23 year old female. Yesterday when I went to the bathroom I saw that there was blood in the toilet after I went #2, did not see any on the toilet paper the water was bright red. The second time when I went saw blood again and my fecal matter was soft this time and still none on the toilet paper. Also no pain or itching, I know it's not a fissure since I've experienced fissures in the past. What could this possibly be? Planning on making an appointment with my doctor.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Brief Answer:
Hemorrhoids to consider if constipated...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concerns.
1. First, I want to know if the blood you saw in the toilet was coming from your anal area or not?
2. If yes, then, if you have been suffering of constipation recently, then, the blood was due to laceration of anal mucosa when passing hard stool with lots of straining.
Hemorrhoids should be considered too especially if constipation is present.
3. You can schedule an appointment with your family doctor or proctologist to evaluate the anal area further.
4. For the moment, I advise to;
- avoid constipation if constipated
- increase fluids intake
- use prep h cream after bowel movement
until you see your doctor.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Hemorrhoids to consider if constipated...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concerns.
1. First, I want to know if the blood you saw in the toilet was coming from your anal area or not?
2. If yes, then, if you have been suffering of constipation recently, then, the blood was due to laceration of anal mucosa when passing hard stool with lots of straining.
Hemorrhoids should be considered too especially if constipation is present.
3. You can schedule an appointment with your family doctor or proctologist to evaluate the anal area further.
4. For the moment, I advise to;
- avoid constipation if constipated
- increase fluids intake
- use prep h cream after bowel movement
until you see your doctor.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor! No constipation and did come from the anal area. Also I have a sensation in the rectal area like it feels like it's bleeding. But no blood when I wipe which does not make sense .
Brief Answer:
Anal examination to determine the right diagnosis...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
Thank you for providing additional information.
It might be internal hemorrhoids that cannot be felt by fingers. Or another option could be first stage of relapsing fissure. However, a further anal examination by proctologist will determine the right diagnosis.
Dr.Albana
Anal examination to determine the right diagnosis...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
Thank you for providing additional information.
It might be internal hemorrhoids that cannot be felt by fingers. Or another option could be first stage of relapsing fissure. However, a further anal examination by proctologist will determine the right diagnosis.
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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