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Does Constipation And Rectal Bleeding Need Immediate Medical Attention?
I've been on warfarin for four months due to bi lateral pulmonary embolisms which arose from an adverse reaction to voriconaole(vfend). I have been constipated since this occurred and have had blood with my stools when I do go. I have been taking 4 coloxyl a day with lactalose most days just to keep things barely moving along. It is a public holiday here. Can it wait until next Friday to go to the Dr.
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
Constipation can cause bleeding in two common ways:
1. Hemorrhoids
2. Stercoral ulcers (erosions of the lining of the rectum caused by hard stools passing)
Normally these do not cause severe bleeding, however, because you are on a blood thinner (warfarin), you should have your doctor evaluate you and check your blood counts to determine what needs to be done next.
1. Hemorrhoids
2. Stercoral ulcers (erosions of the lining of the rectum caused by hard stools passing)
Normally these do not cause severe bleeding, however, because you are on a blood thinner (warfarin), you should have your doctor evaluate you and check your blood counts to determine what needs to be done next.
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