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What Causes Painful Bowel Movements And Blood In Stool After An Appendectomy?

I had a laporascopic appendectomy 3 weeks ago and for the past few days have had pain with bowel movements and have noticed red blood when wiping after last bm. My stools are not hard, In fact are loose but I have had a history of internal hemorrhoids
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

It might be due to your haemorrhoids only. Appendicectomy doesn’t generally cause blood in the stool.

As of now, you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Shinas Hussain's  Response
Hello,

Appendicectomy generally does not cause blood in stool. Most probably it will be due to loca causes like hemorrhoids. Consult a gastroenterologist and plan for a colonoscopy. 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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What Causes Painful Bowel Movements And Blood In Stool After An Appendectomy?

Hello, It might be due to your haemorrhoids only. Appendicectomy doesn’t generally cause blood in the stool. As of now, you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician