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What Causes Blood In Stool And Constipation?
Question: i have blood in my stool due to conspitation what does this mean?
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. are you able to pass flatus?
3. are you on any medication?
4. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
5. do you feel pain while trying to pass stool?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. are you able to pass flatus?
3. are you on any medication?
4. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
5. do you feel pain while trying to pass stool?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am on many meds but there is two medicines that is causing this are hyromorophone 8mg ... 2 tablets 4 x a day and Fentinyolm 100 mcg apply a new patch every 72 hours. I suffer with severe back pain I had 7 back surgeries. I am a borderline diabetic but I control it a diet. I do have pain when passing stool and also in my stomach. I have three hernias.
Brief Answer:
Most probably hard stool is causing blood appearance
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Most common causes of blood in stool (for your case) includes:
- Irritation of anal mucosa (lining) due to hard stool
- Blood from stomach (can be due to gastritis or ulcer)
- Hemorrhoids & other large Gut pathologies
Among these causes, irritation of mucosa due to hard stool is most probably the cause in your case. Hopefully blood will stop appearing if stool becomes normal in consistency. Following measures will help you in reducing constipation:
1. Increase Dietary fiber intake:
It is available in multiple forms like fresh fruits, vegetables & cereals.
2. Increase fluids intake:
it is the key to treatment. Take at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Avoid milk & milk products because in some cases it aggravates constipation.
3. Oral stool softeners:
They are easy to use and have shown good results. Some of the OTC includes Colace & Surfak. Avoid long term use.
4. Methyl Cellulose is a bulk producing laxative is OTC. You can take 2 tablets after every 6hrs.
If condition remains same or aggravates then I would suggest you to once visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant gastroenterologist". They will order some labs including stool examination (to check if blood is fresh or old), ultrasound abdomen & if required Upper GI endoscopy along with some other tests if they feel necessary. Further management will depend upon the results.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably hard stool is causing blood appearance
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Most common causes of blood in stool (for your case) includes:
- Irritation of anal mucosa (lining) due to hard stool
- Blood from stomach (can be due to gastritis or ulcer)
- Hemorrhoids & other large Gut pathologies
Among these causes, irritation of mucosa due to hard stool is most probably the cause in your case. Hopefully blood will stop appearing if stool becomes normal in consistency. Following measures will help you in reducing constipation:
1. Increase Dietary fiber intake:
It is available in multiple forms like fresh fruits, vegetables & cereals.
2. Increase fluids intake:
it is the key to treatment. Take at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Avoid milk & milk products because in some cases it aggravates constipation.
3. Oral stool softeners:
They are easy to use and have shown good results. Some of the OTC includes Colace & Surfak. Avoid long term use.
4. Methyl Cellulose is a bulk producing laxative is OTC. You can take 2 tablets after every 6hrs.
If condition remains same or aggravates then I would suggest you to once visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant gastroenterologist". They will order some labs including stool examination (to check if blood is fresh or old), ultrasound abdomen & if required Upper GI endoscopy along with some other tests if they feel necessary. Further management will depend upon the results.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
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