What Causes Blood In Stool?

Posted on Thu, 31 Aug 2017

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Question : blood in my stool for 8 months now

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This is suggestive of hemorrhoids!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I have reviewed the attached images with fresh blood in much volumes on your stools. This is typical of hemorrhoids. Seen the long duration since onset, I will recommend that you get evaluated. A sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy would help confirm this diagnosis. A gastroenterologist would be the ideal physician to consult.

In the interim, increase your fiber and vegetable intake, drink much water, and avoid long upright positions whenever possible.

I hope this guides and helps. Feel free to follow up with me for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

i get diarrhea often.. specially when i get stress.. or at times i get constipated. its always changing. i get this sharp like staving pain in my pelvis area. stomach looks like a few months preg.
just found out I have anemia..
and this burning sensation on my shoulder.. but i though its just stress.
I'm waiting to meet with a gi doc
but its not till a week from now.. then wait more to get the colonoscopy.
I'm just worried..

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I reviewed all of them!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

In all, I have received and reviewed 6attachments form you. Hemorrhoids remain the most likely disease condition at this time. Taking iron supplements to help build your blood is advised. In a week, a comprehensive evaluation by a gastroenterologist would provide definitive answers. Waiting for another week is not going to affect you that much.

I wish you well. Feel free to follow up if you have any further worries about this.

Brief Answer:
Start iron tablets. A week is not too long a wait!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Start iron tablets to build your blood again. This is easily available over the counter in most pharmacy stores.

Waiting a week is okay. There is no immediate urgency and you will do just fine.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj