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What Causes Abdominal Pains Causing Syncope And Rectal Bleeding?

I have been having bad abdominal pains for around a week now, however, yesterday i had severe pain so much so that i fainted and was taken to A&E. Nevertheless the doctor simply gave me painkillers and advised as it wasn't pain in my side it was nothing serious and if the pain persisted i should come back. However, there has also been blood when i go to the toilet, the blood is not in the stool but when i wipe. sometimes there is a lot of blood other times only a little. could these symptoms be linked?
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Hi there.

Thanks for your query in HCM. I am Dr.Aliem, and I am pleased to help you.

Your symptoms of abdominal pain, coupled with blood in stools indicate that your pain is not functional. You need further evaluation.

I suggest you to consult your physician/gastroenterologist. Your symptoms can be due to infection- which may be detected by examination of your stool. If confirmed, it is treated by a course of antibiotics.
If infection is ruled out, you may need to undergo a Digital Rectal examination initially (i.e examination of the inner aspect of your anus with gloved finger of your doctor), and colonoscopy if needed. This means, endoscopic examination of your large intestine to rule out diseases like Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Hope this helps. Feel free to post further queries if any. I will be glad to answer. If you are satisfied with my answer, please do post your feedback.

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What Causes Abdominal Pains Causing Syncope And Rectal Bleeding?

Hi there. Thanks for your query in HCM. I am Dr.Aliem, and I am pleased to help you. Your symptoms of abdominal pain, coupled with blood in stools indicate that your pain is not functional. You need further evaluation. I suggest you to consult your physician/gastroenterologist. Your symptoms can be due to infection- which may be detected by examination of your stool. If confirmed, it is treated by a course of antibiotics. If infection is ruled out, you may need to undergo a Digital Rectal examination initially (i.e examination of the inner aspect of your anus with gloved finger of your doctor), and colonoscopy if needed. This means, endoscopic examination of your large intestine to rule out diseases like Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Hope this helps. Feel free to post further queries if any. I will be glad to answer. If you are satisfied with my answer, please do post your feedback. Dr.Aliem MD