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Suggest Treatment For Blood In Stools

Hi, I am 21 and have noticed that my stools have blood seeping out of them after I go to the toilet (i.e. nothing on the paper). It turns the water a rather bright red. I have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy and nothing was found. They have suggested there is a tear somewhere and that if I increase the fibre in my diet it will go away. I wasn't constipated before the colonoscopy but over the past few days I have been and bleeding has increased (by observation anyway). I have made a concious effort to increase fibre but it has only become worse -- do you have any suggestions?? Thanks in advance
Thu, 18 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is possible fissure issue , needs confirmation with proctoscopy
examination by consultant surgeon .
* Primary guidelines at present for better outcome

Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .

Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk with lukewarm drinking water .
Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of drug sensitivity .
Diltiazem ( 2 % ) ointment application over the anal part gives soothing action .

Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .

Regards .

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Suggest Treatment For Blood In Stools

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This is possible fissure issue , needs confirmation with proctoscopy examination by consultant surgeon . * Primary guidelines at present for better outcome Drink plenty of liquids . Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat . Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk with lukewarm drinking water . Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of drug sensitivity . Diltiazem ( 2 % ) ointment application over the anal part gives soothing action . Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps . Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces . Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight . Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further doubts . Regards .