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What Causes Blood In Stool While On Prednisone?

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Posted on Sat, 23 Jan 2016
Question: I am on a six day series of prednisone which I started 5 days ago. Yesterday I started developing a bloody stole and today I am passing almost all blood. Can this be a result of the prednisone or is it coincidence.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
Yes the symptoms are possible due to steroids.
I suggest that you meet a gastroenterology specialist asap in view of gi bleed.
You may need a scopy urgently.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
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What Causes Blood In Stool While On Prednisone?

Brief Answer: Suggestions Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. Yes the symptoms are possible due to steroids. I suggest that you meet a gastroenterology specialist asap in view of gi bleed. You may need a scopy urgently. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal