75 Years Old Noticed Thin Line Of Blood In The Stool. What Could Be The Cause?

Posted on Mon, 13 Aug 2012

Question: My Morther is 75. He is generally very healthy. Couple of times she has seen a thin line of blood in the stool. What could be the cause?

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (2 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX I understand your worry.
U should be worried if
1.     Her appetite is poor.
2.     She has lost weight noticeably.
3.     Constipation alternating with loose stools.
Otherwise, it could only be a hard stool that could have caused this.
Kindly take medical advice if above symptoms are present or the bleed continues….

Hope I answered your query. Kindly get back for doubts if any.
Regards,
Dr GS

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