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What Causes Blood In Stool And Black Colour Stool?
Posted on
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Tue, 3 May 2016
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Question : My 84 yr old father has blood in his stool and many times his stool is black in appearance.
Brief Answer:
He needs a colonoscopy!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this blood in stools. This is suggestive of a lower bowel bleed and we will need to know what the exact cause is. Seems the last colonoscopy was okay but when was it? Also, is he constipated as this could lead to diverticulosis that can easily lead to bleeds or abrasion from hard stools causing minor bleeds. In addition. let his blood count be controlled as there is a high chance that he’s anemic from the information you have provided.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
He needs a colonoscopy!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this blood in stools. This is suggestive of a lower bowel bleed and we will need to know what the exact cause is. Seems the last colonoscopy was okay but when was it? Also, is he constipated as this could lead to diverticulosis that can easily lead to bleeds or abrasion from hard stools causing minor bleeds. In addition. let his blood count be controlled as there is a high chance that he’s anemic from the information you have provided.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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