What Causes Blood In Stool And Lower Left Abdominal Pain?

Posted on Fri, 24 Mar 2017

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Question : I'm getting blood in the stool and also having some pain in the left side of the lower abdomen.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I need to know
Since when do you see blood in stools ?
Is there any change in the stool consistency ?
Is the blood XXXXXXX or mixed with mucus ?
Do you have any pain at the anal opening ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (12 hours later)

Thank you doctor. I did not notice in the past. But, recently i noticed. I thought it is only once. But on a daily basis it has been happening from more than 3 days. Yes, there seems to be a change in stool constituency. It is with mucus sometimes. Yes, i get pain in the anus. Please suggest if i need to go through some tests or needs to go to a hospital. If yes, which specialist do you suggest. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical evaluation is necessary

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for getting back to me.

Yes, based on your description I suspect you to have developed fissures or piles. There is a need for detailed clinical evaluation to diagnose and manage the same.

Do consult a proctologist at the earliest.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T