What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements And Blood In Stool?

Posted on Sun, 9 Oct 2016

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Sun, 9 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have had 3 bowel movements today were the content was mostly if not all liquid bright red blood

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Was this in large quantities? Any pain?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

If this was in much volumes, I recommend that you go to the hospital right away and get this checked as continued loss can lead to anemia and loss of conscious through low blood volume. If it wasn't, get a regular but pretty early appointment and get this checked out.

In the meantime, rest, drink much fluids and report any further episodes for evaluation and more guidance. At your age, you deserve a screening colonoscopy, have you planned for that already?

Best wishes and keep me posted on your evolution.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

very little if any pain, a little gas/indigestion.

it was a decent volume on each occasion, I will go to the hospital in the morning.

I am drinking plenty of water

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Update me tomorrow on that!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will recommend that you go ahead and visit the hospital tomorrow as promised. Keep me updated on the outcome of your visit.

Cheers!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar