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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Bloating, Constipation And Diarrhea In An Elderly Person
I m a 68 year old woman in good health. I have noticed rectal bleeding a number of times recently and twice this evening. I have had bouts of constipation with small dark stools, and also explosive diarrhea, bloating and gas. I m most concerned by the bleeding. I just moved back to California and haven t established with a local doctor. Should I schedule an appointment it go to urgent care?
Mon, 8 Jul 2019
Hello,
Rectal bleeding and black stools with changes in bowel movement (a combination of constipation with diarrhea) need proper evaluation. You will need a colonoscopy, FOBT and CBC done to rule out bowel lesions as the cause of the bleeding.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
Rectal bleeding and black stools with changes in bowel movement (a combination of constipation with diarrhea) need proper evaluation. You will need a colonoscopy, FOBT and CBC done to rule out bowel lesions as the cause of the bleeding.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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