Blood In Stool, Bloated Stomach And Pain Near Rectum. What Should I Do?

Posted on Mon, 25 Nov 2013

Question: Hi i am 29 male , I get blood in my stool and some times white fuzz in my stool too and i feel bloating stomach and gaseous , and some days i have pain near my rectum. what should i do ?

Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Infection/ inflammation in Gastrointestinal tract Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to either infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract. Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with: 1. Tablet Pantoprazole 20 mg twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food) 2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food). 3. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+Ornidazole preparation twice daily (to be taken after food) And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as: 1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods 2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration 3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. 4. Avoid smoking & alcohol. 5. Keep away stress, think positive. 6. Exercise regularly & practice meditation. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper physical examination done to find out the exact cause. Investigations like complete blood count, stool examination, Colonoscopy & Ultrasound scan of abdomen will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause for the symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Please let me know if I can clarify further. Wishing a good health. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (2 hours later)

Previously my doctor had Prescribed below mentioned Medication . which worked should i try them again ? Since my Family doctor is out of Town . Blood in stool happens some time and white fuzz too , should i go for any tests to look for root cause of problem , since it repeats every 2 or 3 months . Ranbaxy Zifexim Razo 20 Rinifol Cyclopam

Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (30 hours later)

Brief Answer: Kindly view the details Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your follow up query. 1. Ranbaxy Zifexim is an antibiotic combination of Ofloxacin & Cefixime. It is indicated in case of Gastrointestinal infections 2. Razo 20 is an antacid, which prevents excessive acid formation in stomach. 3. Rinifol contains lactobacillus and multivitamins, which helps in the process of absorption of food & strengthens the Gastrointestinal tract. 4. Cyclopam is a combination of an anti spasmodic agent (Dicyclomine) & analgesic (Paracetamol). It provides relief from spasmodic abdominal pain. So, they can be taken as advised by your Doctor. If you still find difficulty, then kindly get the investigations as mentioned in my previous answer, for detecting any pathological cause for the symptoms. Wishing you a Good Health. Please let me know if I need to clarify further. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (13 hours later)

Hi Doctor What tests and scans , you can recommend me to go for ? So i can speak with my doctor when he is back .

Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (36 hours later)

Brief Answer: Kindly view the details Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your follow up query. Kindly get the following tests done: 1. Complete blood count 2. Stool examination (microscopy and culture) 3. Ultrasound scan of abdomen and pelvis 4. Colonoscopy Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar