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What Causes Blood In Stool?
Hello,Ive been noticing for the past 2 days a bit of blood with my stool. The stool itself has not changed color, but there has been a gross mucus discharge of it with blood. Today after going to the bathroom, it was worse and there was alot when I wiped. There is no pain or itching. What can it be and what caused this?
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Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
There are many causes to blood in stool including:
- hemorrhoids, especially if you have been suffering of constipation recently
- bowel infection
I advise to:
- avoid constipation
- if hemorrhoids are present (you can touch with your fingers), then, should apply local hemorrhoids ointment
- if no hemorrhoids, further consultation with proctologist is needed to exclude anal and colon damages
- colonoscopy/anoscopy is also recommended
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
There are many causes to blood in stool including:
- hemorrhoids, especially if you have been suffering of constipation recently
- bowel infection
I advise to:
- avoid constipation
- if hemorrhoids are present (you can touch with your fingers), then, should apply local hemorrhoids ointment
- if no hemorrhoids, further consultation with proctologist is needed to exclude anal and colon damages
- colonoscopy/anoscopy is also recommended
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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