question-icon

What Causes Left-sided Burning Pain And Blood In Stool Before A Colon Resection?

default
Posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2017
Twitter Sun, 15 Jan 2017 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 8 Feb 2017 Last reviewed on
Question : I had a colon resection in XXXXXXX lapacopically. Today I have bright red book in stool and intermittent pain and burning in left side of colon. I called on call doctor for my surgeon. She said to wait and see if I have more. Do you agree or should I go to Er?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Go to ER

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a gastroenterologist.

Presence of bright red blood in stool is an emergency. And that there is nothing to wait. You should go to ER. You require colonoscopy examination to see the source of bleeding and management

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Amit Jain

Gastroenterologist

Practicing since :2000

Answered : 1524 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

192 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Causes Left-sided Burning Pain And Blood In Stool Before A Colon Resection?

Brief Answer: Go to ER Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a gastroenterologist. Presence of bright red blood in stool is an emergency. And that there is nothing to wait. You should go to ER. You require colonoscopy examination to see the source of bleeding and management I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health