HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Blood In My Stools?

I am concerned about my bowel movements. I have had bright red blood in my stools on and off for about a year. At first I thought it was hemoriods. It has gotten worse and there has been mucus in my stools as well. When I wipe there is usually mucus and blood. Also my stools are irregular, meaning that at times it is hard to go and other times I feel I can not hold it, but usually I still feel as if I have to go even after I go. I am 35 and have know history of bowel cancer in my family.
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Blood and mucous in stools may be due to dysentery or diarrhea or IBS or food intolerance or malabsorption syndromes or inflammatory bowel problems, etcetera.

Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. If it is due to malignancy then there is weight loss and altered bowel movements with flat stool will be there.

Please consult your Gastroentrologist who will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Bowel cancer


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Blood In My Stools?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Blood and mucous in stools may be due to dysentery or diarrhea or IBS or food intolerance or malabsorption syndromes or inflammatory bowel problems, etcetera. Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. If it is due to malignancy then there is weight loss and altered bowel movements with flat stool will be there. Please consult your Gastroentrologist who will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu