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What Causes Blood In Stool After A Serious Accident?
Posted on
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Question : i wan in a car accident on january 30 the car was totaled in a head on collision went to hospital and x ray all ok but 3 days ago i noticed some blood in my stool and it ha continued i have no previous history of blood in my stool or hemorrhoids etc i am 55 years old female what do you suggest i do thank you
Brief Answer:
colonoscopy is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
As you don't have prior history of hemorrhoids and there is a recent history of serious accident, we can't ignore this bleeding. I would recommend a colonoscopy to be sure there is nothing serious.
It can also pick up other causes of bleeding like unnoticed internal hemorrhoids or polyps.
Hope this helps.
Regards
colonoscopy is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
As you don't have prior history of hemorrhoids and there is a recent history of serious accident, we can't ignore this bleeding. I would recommend a colonoscopy to be sure there is nothing serious.
It can also pick up other causes of bleeding like unnoticed internal hemorrhoids or polyps.
Hope this helps.
Regards
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