Have Herpes, Constipation And Noticed Blood In Stool. Is This An Emergency?

Posted on Fri, 12 Apr 2013

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Question : Im 50 with herpes. i also have constipation. i've notice blood seeping out of my stools when it's in the toilet. i also had a pool of blood to form around it earlier. is this an emergency.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (40 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks for the query.

If you are not bleeding from your rectum and if the stool is not dark/tarry, then I do not feel we have an emergency situation here.

Blood mixed stools occur due to a few bowel conditions. Constipation itself can cause minor tears in the mucosa resulting in blood stained stools. Bowel infection, inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal polyps are a few conditions which cause similar symptoms.

Though the current events do not necessitate visit to a doctor, I will definitely suggest watch your stools for a few days. Drink plenty of fluids and take fibre XXXXXXX diet to counter constipation. If the symptoms persist, it is worthwhile to plan an appointment with your physician/gastroenterologist.

Hope this is assuring. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Cheers!!

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