I Had An Upset Stomach Most Of The Nite. At

Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2019

Question: I had an upset stomach most of the nite. At 6 AM I strained a bit and had a bowel movement. After that I continued having loose stools all morning. After the second or 3rd I saw bright red, blood tinged mucous in the bowl and some on the stool. Not a lot, just like small strings. I have internal and external hemorrhoids and diverticulous. I do not think it was from them. My hemorrhoid bled a tiny tiny bit when I wiped. I had a colonoscopy in XXXXXXX 2018 and it was compleyely normal. I had XXXXXXX yesterday and chili ...the only unusual things for me. I am 69 and a woman. I googled this and naturally it gave me scary scenarios. Do u think this blood tinged mucous is serious or a result of a stomach bug?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. It looks more of an infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through your query and it looks more of an infection as it was accompanied by loose stool with mucus. You should consult a physician and a short course of antibiotics will help you.
However, if blood in stool persists after a couple of days, then a rectal examination is warranted.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Loveleen (49 minutes later)

Is bloody mucus normal in an infection? As I said I had a normal colonoscopy 2 yrs ago. Could this blood be colon cancer?? That scares me! If it stops which -I think it may have....had not had a bowel movemennt since I took the anti diahrea pills is there any reason for me to worry?
Thx!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Blood and mucus can be there in infection of gut

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So it is common to have blood and mucus during gut infections. As you had a normal colonoscopy, there are very little chances (practically nil) that it is due to cancer of colon. So no need to worry.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Loveleen (1 hour later)

Thank you. One last question....do you think I need another colonoscopy? Or any kind of test? I am just stressed about this. I appreciate your help. I hate being so worried and googling in the internet has made me scared.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Colonoscopy is not indicated if blood and mucus stops

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So colonoscopy will only be indicated if blood and mucus do not stop or diarrhea persists after 10 days of treatment.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj