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What Causes Loose Stools With Blood In Stool?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jun 2017

Question: In the last few of days, the middle of my back has started to hurt, not badly, but uncomfortable at times. Also, experience tingling sensation. Recently, in the last 2 days my stools have been runny/liquidy/watery (drinking a lot of water) and bloody. Recently I have started working out, exercising more, running, walking and completely changed my diet. I used to drink alcohol a lot, but now just moderate since I have been exercising, eating more healthy and staying active. I am 45, but feel and look like 35.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy should be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Blood in stool (mixed with it) and loose stool can be caused by an infection or inflammatory bowels disease. Drinking lots of water does not cause watery stool in normal conditions.
Fever would be present in case of bacterial infection. So most likely this is not the case. Back pain can be associated with pancreas issues or large intestine inflammation.
I suggest you to consult gastrologist. Stool tests and colonoscopy are the right tests to determine the reason.

Hope this helps.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (3 minutes later)

Do you feel it could be cancerous?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
It does not seem to be cancerous.

Detailed Answer:
Considering your age and physical activity, this seems hardly possible.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (4 minutes later)

Thank you for your input. I will consult a physician ASAP. Is there anything over the counter I can take until I can get in to see the doctor? I also am feeling congestive in my chest that I can't seem to get rid of!

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Probiotic can help.

Detailed Answer:
Probiotic and Loperamide should give some relief. For chest congestion you may try saline inhalations.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 minutes later)

Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T