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What Does Blood In Stool Indicate?
I first noticed my problem when there was small amounts of bright red blood in my stool a couple weeks ago. As time passed it was getting harder to have bowel movement then I noticed a yellow chunk in my stool and I had to rub left lower stomach to be able to pass bowel movement. Now I cannot pass bowel movement at all and my lower stomach feels swollen and I feel like I have to per when I really dont. Does anyone know what this is and have any advice for me?
Fri, 15 May 2015
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
The color of blood in the stool often depends on the location of the bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Generally, the closer the bleeding site is to the anus, the brighter red the blood will be.
Constipation or hard stool can be responsible. Even hemorrhoids can cause bright red blood in stool.
As you have mentioned that there is same difficulty in passing motion constipation may be the cause.
I advice you to eat a well balanced diet with plenty of fiber. Fiber and water help the colon pass stool.Drink 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of water and other fluids a day. Liquids that contain caffeine, such as coffee and soft drinks, seem to have a dehydrating effect and may need to be avoided. Exercise regularly. Follow this for a week or so if there is no improvement I advice you to see doctor for further detailed examination and investigation.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
The color of blood in the stool often depends on the location of the bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Generally, the closer the bleeding site is to the anus, the brighter red the blood will be.
Constipation or hard stool can be responsible. Even hemorrhoids can cause bright red blood in stool.
As you have mentioned that there is same difficulty in passing motion constipation may be the cause.
I advice you to eat a well balanced diet with plenty of fiber. Fiber and water help the colon pass stool.Drink 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of water and other fluids a day. Liquids that contain caffeine, such as coffee and soft drinks, seem to have a dehydrating effect and may need to be avoided. Exercise regularly. Follow this for a week or so if there is no improvement I advice you to see doctor for further detailed examination and investigation.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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