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What Causes Blood In Stools After Smoking Cigarettes?
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hi i am 24 year old male. i get blood in my stools in moderately large quantities. this might sound bit odd but i have observed that it ONLY occurs the next day or two after i smoke cigarettes. i am a social smoker and only smoke when i am out with my friends. it is bright red and i am damn sure that it happens post smoking. i have been noticing this for last 6 months ..but i dont understand why??does the smoking aggravates some other condition or is it not serious?
hi i am 24 year old male. i get blood in my stools in moderately large quantities. this might sound bit odd but i have observed that it ONLY occurs the next day or two after i smoke cigarettes. i am a social smoker and only smoke when i am out with my friends. it is bright red and i am damn sure that it happens post smoking. i have been noticing this for last 6 months ..but i dont understand why??does the smoking aggravates some other condition or is it not serious?
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to a hemorrhage in the gastrointestinal system.
I suggest you do:
-A complete blood count
-A stool test
-An endoscopy
-A visit to a gastrologist
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Your symptoms seem to be related to a hemorrhage in the gastrointestinal system.
I suggest you do:
-A complete blood count
-A stool test
-An endoscopy
-A visit to a gastrologist
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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