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What Causes Alternating Diarrhea And Constipation Along With Blood In Stool?

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Posted on Fri, 8 Sep 2017
Question: I have a history of diverticulitis, otherwise completely normal. But my system seems to have changed in the last year...from leaning towards being constipated all my life to now, ranging from normal to loose stool and runs over the last year. Then last week for one day I had cramping, bloody stools, and diarrhea. By next day and since then I have been fine. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need to undergo CT abdomen, colonoscopy

Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern

Alternating diarrhea and constipation along with blood in stools require further evaluation with stool analysis ,CT abdomen and colonoscopy. Inflammatory bowel disease(Ulcerative colitis more common in people above 50), Colonic tumors and recurrent diverticulitis need to be ruled out at this point.
Please be advised to follow up with a Gastroenterologist for necessary investigations done.

Hope I was able to help you
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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What Causes Alternating Diarrhea And Constipation Along With Blood In Stool?

Brief Answer: Need to undergo CT abdomen, colonoscopy Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern Alternating diarrhea and constipation along with blood in stools require further evaluation with stool analysis ,CT abdomen and colonoscopy. Inflammatory bowel disease(Ulcerative colitis more common in people above 50), Colonic tumors and recurrent diverticulitis need to be ruled out at this point. Please be advised to follow up with a Gastroenterologist for necessary investigations done. Hope I was able to help you Please let me know if you need further clarification Regards Dr.Lekshmi