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What Causes Blood In Stool?
Question: What does it mean when I went to the restroom and there was bright red blood in my stool?
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Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question. Bright red blood in the stool is a symptom of gastrointestinal bleeding. The bleeding may be related to hemorrhoids. However it is possible that you may have some bleeding coming from the lower part of your colon.
I would recommend that you make an appointment to see your primary care physician for a physical examination to evaluate this particular issue. If you continue to have additional episodes or if you start to feel weak or faint then you should report to your local emergency room for evaluation.
this type of symptom is most commonly related to hemorrhoids but again since there was a possibility you may have gastrointestinal bleeding in your: this does need to be evaluated as soon as possible by your doctor.
Thank you again for sending question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question. Bright red blood in the stool is a symptom of gastrointestinal bleeding. The bleeding may be related to hemorrhoids. However it is possible that you may have some bleeding coming from the lower part of your colon.
I would recommend that you make an appointment to see your primary care physician for a physical examination to evaluate this particular issue. If you continue to have additional episodes or if you start to feel weak or faint then you should report to your local emergency room for evaluation.
this type of symptom is most commonly related to hemorrhoids but again since there was a possibility you may have gastrointestinal bleeding in your: this does need to be evaluated as soon as possible by your doctor.
Thank you again for sending question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Raju A.T
I did have a second incident of a bleeding stool, yet the third time - it was almost clear for a small drop of blood. Yet a fourth time - when I went - the discharge was on a small stool (bright red and some of it was dark). When I did go to a gastrointestinal doctor, he did tell me I had a torn fissure and hemorrhoids. Could it be coming from that? Because at times I do have pain on my anus area when I go to the bathroom, and blood on the tissue paper.
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Follow up
Detailed Answer:
hello again. It is possible that the bleeding you are experiencing may be related to a fissure which can cause pain in addition to bleeding.
unfortunately I cannot give you reassurance regarding the exact cause of your bleeding which is why I think you should have this evaluated as soon as possible. I am concerned that you continue to have bright red blood with your bowel movements.for this reason I think you should go to your local emergency department for evaluation.
my concern is that you may be at risk for severe gastrointestinal bleeding which can become a major health risk.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Cgalamaga
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
hello again. It is possible that the bleeding you are experiencing may be related to a fissure which can cause pain in addition to bleeding.
unfortunately I cannot give you reassurance regarding the exact cause of your bleeding which is why I think you should have this evaluated as soon as possible. I am concerned that you continue to have bright red blood with your bowel movements.for this reason I think you should go to your local emergency department for evaluation.
my concern is that you may be at risk for severe gastrointestinal bleeding which can become a major health risk.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Cgalamaga
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Dr. Yogesh D
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