What Does The Presence Of Blood During Bowel Movement Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 Answered on

Fri, 8 May 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : I have bright red blood in bowels for almost 2 months now and finally have appointment in two weeks to see specialist. My blood test came back normal from PA I have been seeing. Are there any particular questions I should be asking the specialist. I don't want to miss anything since it took so long to get appointment.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

1. Are you constipated?
2. When was the last colonoscopy done?
3. Any other medical illness?
4. Any family history of bowel cancer?
5. On any medications?

Regards,
Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

1. Not constipated. Regular smooth movement.2.colonopscopy 2years ago. 3. No other illness except Hep c. 4. No famoly history of colon camcer. On No medications. Other than daily asprin.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Benign causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

I presume the last colonoscopy was normal.
So malignancy as a cause of bleeding is less likely.

The possible causes are hemorrhoids, colitis, diverticulosis, polyps etc.
You may need another colonoscopy.

Since you are hep C positive, you need to see whether you have chronic liver disease. You need to check your coagulation profile also.

You need to check your hemoglobin also. Increased amount of bleeding may cause a drop in hemoglobin.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta