What Causes Regular Blood In Stool When Previously Diagnosed With Hemorrhoids?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016

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Mon, 4 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : Dear Doctor,

I had a full sedated colonoscopy in XXXXXXX 2015 after my pregnancy and everything was fine. When I was pregnant I has polyp removed. It was benign and everything was ok. From October I have been having not every day bright red blood on my stools and when I wipe. I went to the doctor that said that it was due to my hemorroids (I have internal and external). but i am worried. what do you thonk it might be? I am so scared.

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to HCM
I understand your concern
Well looks like not much to worry
Likely that it is hemorrhoids bleeding with the kind of history you are giving and given that the colonoscopy was OK earlier
Try the following things which will help you in long term:-
-Avoid straining for stools
-Ensure adequate water and fibre intake in food
-Have lots of salads and fruits
-Go for regular walk and exercise regularly
-Can take some stool softener like lactulose 15 ml at night
hope this answers your query
wish you a speedy recovery
happy to help

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (12 hours later)

Dear Doctor,

From your experience do you think it could be colon cancer? I am so scared..

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX very very unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome back to HCM
Thank you for the query

It is very unlikely that you have colon cancer as you have a normal recent colonoscopy, your symptoms also do not fit in so do not worry just relax

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (13 minutes later)

a last question: colon cancer takes years to develop, right? I am sorry to be asking, but I have problems in my family and I get very scared the colonoscopy wasn't doen right, but the doctor who did it is one of the best doctors in my country

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
thank you for your query
don't worry
unlikely he has missed anything
trust him and relax
if too much concerned can repeat one after 6 months or so
best wishes
take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina