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My Spouse Has Had Diarrhea For 48 Hours And Then
Question: My spouse has had diarrhea for 48 hours and then had blood to follow today, is this normal?
Have not received a response, I’m not sure how long this usually takes.
Brief Answer:
Bloody diarrhoea, seek medical attention soon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Having blood in stools and in diarrhoea is something to worry about.
If he is having diahorrea with blood and mucus and fever there is a great possibility of having shigella or entamoeba.
Antibiotics may be needed immediately in case of shigella.
It is an emergency situation and stool sample or culture is needed.
Another possibility is if he is suffering from haemorrhoids and having diahorrea may have cause a vessel to rupture.
He may need to seek medical attention soon.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Bloody diarrhoea, seek medical attention soon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Having blood in stools and in diarrhoea is something to worry about.
If he is having diahorrea with blood and mucus and fever there is a great possibility of having shigella or entamoeba.
Antibiotics may be needed immediately in case of shigella.
It is an emergency situation and stool sample or culture is needed.
Another possibility is if he is suffering from haemorrhoids and having diahorrea may have cause a vessel to rupture.
He may need to seek medical attention soon.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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