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What Causes Rectal Bleeding And Diarrhea For Weeks?
Hi My husband is 42 and has had severe rectal bleeding with diarrhoea for 10 weeks, he is awaiting a colonoscopy and is on antibiotics. He is very tired also, should he go to a and e to be assessed as he still hasn't got a appointment through yet? Thanks
Sat, 3 Feb 2018
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Is there any mucous in the stool??any fever?! vomiting??
Possible causes are ulcerative colitis or Chron's disease ,or bacillary/amoebic dysentery or polyps or hemorrhoids.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Drink plenty of liquids. Use sitz bath in case of hemorrhoids. Send stool for microscopy and culture.
Please consult your doctor immediately he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
Thank you for trusting Healthcare Magic
Dear
Is there any mucous in the stool??any fever?! vomiting??
Possible causes are ulcerative colitis or Chron's disease ,or bacillary/amoebic dysentery or polyps or hemorrhoids.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Drink plenty of liquids. Use sitz bath in case of hemorrhoids. Send stool for microscopy and culture.
Please consult your doctor immediately he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
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