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Having Noticed Rectal Bleeding After Having Herbal Life
I started taking herbalife about two weeks ago and i started having a little bit of rectal bleeding just when i wipe and also from my private part. I thought i might be getting my period but its just a little blood not a lot. Is this normal? YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
Hello,
In my opinion, the bleeding you experienced is likely from the rectal area due to straining while defecation. It is not uncommon to experience minor bleeding when you are constipated or if the consistency of the stool is hard. This could be due to the intake of very little fluid which often happen in winter or eating food low in fiber content. You may add over the counter fiber supplement like Metamucil to your daily diet to prevent constipation.
However, health products from Herbalife contain few active herbal ingredients which were associated with liver toxicity. Therefore, it is better to avoid the product and it is advisable to follow a healthy balanced diet with an active lifestyle rather than taking health supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef,
General & Family Physician
In my opinion, the bleeding you experienced is likely from the rectal area due to straining while defecation. It is not uncommon to experience minor bleeding when you are constipated or if the consistency of the stool is hard. This could be due to the intake of very little fluid which often happen in winter or eating food low in fiber content. You may add over the counter fiber supplement like Metamucil to your daily diet to prevent constipation.
However, health products from Herbalife contain few active herbal ingredients which were associated with liver toxicity. Therefore, it is better to avoid the product and it is advisable to follow a healthy balanced diet with an active lifestyle rather than taking health supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef,
General & Family Physician
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