What Is The Problem When I Find Blood In My Stool When I Finish My Bowel Movement?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2018

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Question : I found red blood in my stool when I finish the rest room, it has been like it for more than 2 weeks,
What is the problem do I need to see doctor right away?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hematochezia, red blood in stool, a reason to visit doctor right away.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Red blood in stool , known as hematochezia has different causes
hemorrhoids
diverticulitis
Iscemic colitis
inflammatory bowel disease
colon cancer or colon benign tumors
annal fissures
You have to visit a gastroenterologist right away to do a colonoscopy to see the place and reason of comming blood.
Also biopsy can be taken by colonoscopy.
The treatment depends on cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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