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What Causes Blood In Stool?
Hi, just had a yearly physical, today i found blood in my stool in the front of the feses where blood this morning. The next bowl movement was okay.... I have an appointment in May for a colonoscopy. I think the food last nite I must have eat something, hot spicy food...... My question can I just monitor . 67 yrs old, had yearly physical for over 15yrs Thanks for answering John Gavin
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
Hello,
Most probably it will be due to minor internal piles.
It is better to go for a colonoscopy to rule out other cancer like colon cancer.
As of now, you can take laxatives like Lactulose for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Most probably it will be due to minor internal piles.
It is better to go for a colonoscopy to rule out other cancer like colon cancer.
As of now, you can take laxatives like Lactulose for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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