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What Causes Blood In Stool?
Question: hi I am XXXX today my husband XXXX used the bathroom and a small clot came out he 73 what should we do
Brief Answer:
Hi keep a watch
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern.
Keep a watch.
Tell him not to strain.
Get stool examination done if it reveals presence of blood needs to be evaluated with sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
Can take low dose laxative like liquid paraffin if associated with Constipation.
Best wishes.
Hi keep a watch
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern.
Keep a watch.
Tell him not to strain.
Get stool examination done if it reveals presence of blood needs to be evaluated with sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
Can take low dose laxative like liquid paraffin if associated with Constipation.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
The blood clot was from his penis
Brief Answer:
Hi needs medical attention
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for your query.
Sorry I misunderstood it as anal bleeding.
If it was from Penis needs to be evaluated with urine routine culture and ultrasound of kidneys bladder and prostate. Also drink lots of water if no restrictions advice by any doctor earlier.
As per investigation need to be treated accordingly.
Hi needs medical attention
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for your query.
Sorry I misunderstood it as anal bleeding.
If it was from Penis needs to be evaluated with urine routine culture and ultrasound of kidneys bladder and prostate. Also drink lots of water if no restrictions advice by any doctor earlier.
As per investigation need to be treated accordingly.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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