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Hello, since last night I have been experiencing blood in my stool. I am 16 years of age. The blood at first were red circles then at the time of my second stool the blood was pinky. At the time of stool I experience pain and constipation. After my stool I then have stomach cramps and feel as though I need to use the bathroom again. Please could you tell me the cause? Also if I should visit my GP Doctor? Kind Regards.
Hello dear I understand your concern Blood in the stool should investigated by consulting the gastroenterologist. It could be a internal piles, polyp in the colon, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis, fragile blood vessels, microscopic colitis. Undergo following investigations: fecal calprotectin, USG abdomen, rectal examination, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Treatment will depend on the cause of the problem. Meanwhile take following advices: Cramp could be related to constipation. Tablet dicyclomine Take soluble fiber like senna and laxative like lactulose Capsule lactobacillus Drink plenty of warm water. Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Blood In Stool?
Hello dear I understand your concern Blood in the stool should investigated by consulting the gastroenterologist. It could be a internal piles, polyp in the colon, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis, fragile blood vessels, microscopic colitis. Undergo following investigations: fecal calprotectin, USG abdomen, rectal examination, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Treatment will depend on the cause of the problem. Meanwhile take following advices: Cramp could be related to constipation. Tablet dicyclomine Take soluble fiber like senna and laxative like lactulose Capsule lactobacillus Drink plenty of warm water. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar