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Suggest Treatment For Blood In Stools
I have always experienced blood in stool ever 5-6 months for about a week for the past 5 years. It usually does correlate with lack of water, but not always. Anyways recently I have had blood in stool on and off for the past 3 weeks.
It is extremely annoying and worrying for me even though it is bright red blood.
I have no idea what it causing this, I am drinking around 80oz or more of water a day (weigh 185lbs) and eat a lot of fiber.
It seems to correlate with whenever I eat a certain type of rice (it is thoroughly cooked), I dont know if some types of rice can worsen this situation.
Anyway, why does it never go away? Why do i have it and many others dont? What can I do to treat this one I am experiencing now, it just doesnt seem to want to go away?
I am only 17, if that is any help. It is just so weird for someone my age to experience this.
It is extremely annoying and worrying for me even though it is bright red blood.
I have no idea what it causing this, I am drinking around 80oz or more of water a day (weigh 185lbs) and eat a lot of fiber.
It seems to correlate with whenever I eat a certain type of rice (it is thoroughly cooked), I dont know if some types of rice can worsen this situation.
Anyway, why does it never go away? Why do i have it and many others dont? What can I do to treat this one I am experiencing now, it just doesnt seem to want to go away?
I am only 17, if that is any help. It is just so weird for someone my age to experience this.
posted on
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are various reasons which can give blood in stools as hemorrhoid,
fissure or others .
* Primary requirement is to get diagnosis with proctoscopy evaluation via
consultant surgeon examination .
* Guidelines for better recovery till that time
Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals ,
pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .
Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives
as Ispaghula husk with lukewarm drinking water .
Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 mg ) after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of
drug sensitivity .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .
Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a
day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are various reasons which can give blood in stools as hemorrhoid,
fissure or others .
* Primary requirement is to get diagnosis with proctoscopy evaluation via
consultant surgeon examination .
* Guidelines for better recovery till that time
Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals ,
pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .
Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives
as Ispaghula husk with lukewarm drinking water .
Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 mg ) after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of
drug sensitivity .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .
Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a
day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
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