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What Causes Blood In Stool, Abdominal Pain And Constipation With History Of Diverticulitis?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Apr 2016
Question: Hi. After my last colonoscopy, my doctor informed me that I have diverticulitis. That was less than a year ago. Recently, I have seen lines and spots of blood in my stools, blood on tissue and abdominal pain. Constipation has been a problem during the same time. For the last 3 days, I noticed that I pass (spray) blood when I pass gas. Now what?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Intensify the efforts...we must get these stools soft and regular!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this constipation and the blood in your stool. This is typical of diverticulosis and ties with the diagnosis your doctor informed you of after the last colonoscopy. If there is one thing we must get right, we need to be able to obtain regular and soft stools. I understand you have tried many methods without success. I will repeat them and be more aggressive. I will suggest that you increase the amount of fibers and laxative. I will also add that you should get fruits, vegetables, salads and drink much water. Above all, regular exercise will speed up digestive movements and relief constipation. If these all fail, then we will need to get you in earlier. On another nite, are you on medications? This might be a contributing factor which ends to be addressed. Please, let me know what the different medication types are if you are on any.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (24 hours later)
Thanks for that information. Please address my concern about blood emitting while expelling gas. This is frequent and in the absence of bowel movements for many days.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There is probably a leakage inside the rectum!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This means there is a leakage inside the rectum allowing blood to pool an get expelled with gas and stools. I will suggest that you get the anal are and rectum examined to tell what the exact problem is and address accordingly. It is difficult to do so from a distance without a close examination.
The best physician is a gastroenterologist. Let me know how this goes.

I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Blood In Stool, Abdominal Pain And Constipation With History Of Diverticulitis?

Brief Answer: Intensify the efforts...we must get these stools soft and regular! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this constipation and the blood in your stool. This is typical of diverticulosis and ties with the diagnosis your doctor informed you of after the last colonoscopy. If there is one thing we must get right, we need to be able to obtain regular and soft stools. I understand you have tried many methods without success. I will repeat them and be more aggressive. I will suggest that you increase the amount of fibers and laxative. I will also add that you should get fruits, vegetables, salads and drink much water. Above all, regular exercise will speed up digestive movements and relief constipation. If these all fail, then we will need to get you in earlier. On another nite, are you on medications? This might be a contributing factor which ends to be addressed. Please, let me know what the different medication types are if you are on any. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.