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Suggest Remedy For Irregular Bowels With Blood
I have irregular bowel movements (usually go once every week or two. I rarely use laxatives to help but today I did. I still had a very small bm but there was a lot of red blood in the toilet. I have had purging disorder off and on for 13 years. I am sure this has something to do with it. Should I be concerned or am I overreacting?
Thu, 8 Feb 2018
Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
The blood in the stool is not related to the purging disorder. It can be delivered to hemorrhoids.
I suggest you to:
-Use topical treatments. Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone
-use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing agent.
-Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath
I also suggest you the to do some examinations related to the bowel movements,a blood test,a stool test and a visit to a gastrologyst.
Hope it helps!
Kind regards,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
I understand your concern.
The blood in the stool is not related to the purging disorder. It can be delivered to hemorrhoids.
I suggest you to:
-Use topical treatments. Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone
-use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing agent.
-Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath
I also suggest you the to do some examinations related to the bowel movements,a blood test,a stool test and a visit to a gastrologyst.
Hope it helps!
Kind regards,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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