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Took Saline Enema After Severe Constipation, Passing Gas, Blood From Anus, Minor Cramping. Solution?

I'm 17 weeks pregnant. After severe constipation, I self-administered a saline enema. Now, 3 hours later I'm extremely gassy and every time I pass gas on the toilet bright red blood comes out of my anus. My doctor's office is closed. Do I need to go the ER? The bleeding is minimal (it is cleared away after a couple of wipes) and I have minor cramping. So far I have passed bloody gas 3 times.
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).

I hope there was minor trauma which has lead to bleed which has settled now. Minor cramping may also be due to saline enema which will also settle down. Take care of the constipation by taking lots of fibres by increasing vegetables and fruits in your diet or may also add psyllium fibres.

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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Took Saline Enema After Severe Constipation, Passing Gas, Blood From Anus, Minor Cramping. Solution?

Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). I hope there was minor trauma which has lead to bleed which has settled now. Minor cramping may also be due to saline enema which will also settle down. Take care of the constipation by taking lots of fibres by increasing vegetables and fruits in your diet or may also add psyllium fibres. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.