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What Causes Bleeding After Passing Stool?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Question: Doctor After passing stool - Dark red blood is dropping. Bowel is not emptying fully which is felt. Stool is sometimes wrapped whitish and blackish. Get tired faster after climbing 3 floors. Cramps sometimes in chest. Headache after getting up in the morning which retains till night - 3 days in a week. Please suggest which doctor has to be consulted , i suspect colon cancer ???
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Answered by Dr. Krishna Kiran Kannepalli (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: please consult a gastroenterologist. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for the query. the symptoms you mentioned point toward an upper GI bleed.I.e. bleeding source somewhere in the stomach. The tiredness that youare experiencing is fue anemia(due to blood loss). i suggest that you consult a gastroenterologist immediately.
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What Causes Bleeding After Passing Stool?

Brief Answer: please consult a gastroenterologist. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for the query. the symptoms you mentioned point toward an upper GI bleed.I.e. bleeding source somewhere in the stomach. The tiredness that youare experiencing is fue anemia(due to blood loss). i suggest that you consult a gastroenterologist immediately.