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Suggest Treatment For Blood In Stools?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: how do you treat blood in stools?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (31 minutes later)
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I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

There are many different causes for blood in stools.
The causes include hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps, colitis, diverticulosis and malignancy.
A colonoscopy may have to be done to find the cause. It is a test in which a long slender tube with a "camera" is introduced through the rear opening to look inside the bowel.

Blood loss lead to a drop in hemoglobin also. So you need to check your hemoglobin also.

Discuss with your doctor about these tests.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Suggest Treatment For Blood In Stools?

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for using this service. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. There are many different causes for blood in stools. The causes include hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps, colitis, diverticulosis and malignancy. A colonoscopy may have to be done to find the cause. It is a test in which a long slender tube with a "camera" is introduced through the rear opening to look inside the bowel. Blood loss lead to a drop in hemoglobin also. So you need to check your hemoglobin also. Discuss with your doctor about these tests. Regards, Dr.R.K.