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What Causes Blood In Stool With Throat Irritation?
Question: I am a 50 yo male in good health, had full blood work and colonoscopy less than one year ago, my only health vice is I during about 3-4 glasses of wine a day. I recently found I am passing bright red (pink almost) blood, I assume when I pass my bowels. I also always wake with throat irritation from post nasal drip and allergies and very dry sinuses. concerned about the blood. PLease Help.
Brief Answer:
need to see your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Blood in the stools is always a concern. It is unlikely to be something like colon cancer since you had a colonoscopy last year.
That much alcohol is hard on the digestive tract and may have caused ulcers or some other type of bleeding.
In addition may be an internal hemorrhoid or inflammatory condition in the colon.
The only way to be sure is to get an exam.
You may need some testing to determine the cause of bleeding.
In the mean time I would definitely suggest that you limit the alcohol to no more than 2 drinks per day.
Dr. Robinson
need to see your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Blood in the stools is always a concern. It is unlikely to be something like colon cancer since you had a colonoscopy last year.
That much alcohol is hard on the digestive tract and may have caused ulcers or some other type of bleeding.
In addition may be an internal hemorrhoid or inflammatory condition in the colon.
The only way to be sure is to get an exam.
You may need some testing to determine the cause of bleeding.
In the mean time I would definitely suggest that you limit the alcohol to no more than 2 drinks per day.
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I just remembered... This may totally be a false alarm. I had a huge bowl of dark red beets yesterday for lunch. Lets see. But thanks for the quick answer.
Brief Answer:
beets can do it
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
That would be the best cause. Beets can certainly make the stool look like it has blood in it.
Best wishes for an easy solution
Dr Robinson
beets can do it
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
That would be the best cause. Beets can certainly make the stool look like it has blood in it.
Best wishes for an easy solution
Dr Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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