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Have Red Blood In My Bowel Movement. Why Have They Been Watery Since Then?

I have red blood in my bowel movement . It started yesterday evening. Since then I have had 3 bowel movements, with urgency. Always my stools are watery, fluffy with raggy edges, sometimes exploding out of my bottom. I need to wipe my bottom many times and occasionally I have watery mark on my pants from my bottom (watery and brown). I have gone to the toilet 4-5 times daily since I can remember. I am 45 year old female having gained weight over last 10 years. The blood is bright red and makes the toilet look like I have put a red dye in it.
Mon, 10 Sep 2012
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Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic!
Bright red blood with loose stools indicate you probably are suffering from colitis. The most common cause being infection.
A stool test may be done for evaluation.
You may need a course of antibiotics like quinolones and metronidazole.
probiotics and zince supplements would hasten recovery.
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Have Red Blood In My Bowel Movement. Why Have They Been Watery Since Then?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic! Bright red blood with loose stools indicate you probably are suffering from colitis. The most common cause being infection. A stool test may be done for evaluation. You may need a course of antibiotics like quinolones and metronidazole. probiotics and zince supplements would hasten recovery.