Whenever I am about to pass a stool, my stomach starts hurting and I feel very sick. Then I pass the stool, and when I whipe, I find that there is bright red blood on the tissue paper. It is also painful when I am passing the stool. I figured I wasn't getting enough fiber, however, I have not yet tried eating more fiber to fix the problem yet, so I cannot tell whether it will help or not. Is the problem that my diet is lacking fiber, or is there something else wrong with me?
2006-09-04 04:15:50 · 11 answers · asked by nYaNyA_654 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The likeliest answer is what they call piles, which results from straining to pass too-solid stools. Water couldn't hurt, and you should definitely get more fiber--broccoli, beans, lettuce and celery being just a few--which should quickly solve the problem. Fruit is also good, as it tends to have a somewhat laxative effect. But for a quick-fix, try lots of water with half a bag or so of pretzels--this is big-time bulk, and also tasty. Plus, it costs a lot less than laxatives, and why take something you don't really need?
While it is possible that there is something else at work here, and it is a possibility you ought not to ignore, if you are under the age of 25 or so, most of those dread possibilities are very slim. The thing you really want to worry about finding in your stools is what they call occult blood, which is black and tarry--and indicates a flaw farther up in the alimentary canal. Just a caution.
But it sounds to me like you've made a fair amateur diagnosis, and you should follow your own advice. Don't put it off, cause lack of proper fiber in your diet has long-term effects that are not only uncomfortable, but can be disastrous.
2006-09-04 04:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by kaththea s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bright red blood is a sign of straining and possibly hemorrhoids. This is definitely a sign that you need more fiber and water in your diet. There are a lot of cereals that provide fiber. Try Total Raisin Bran which provides 100% of your daily need of vitamins and also fiber.
Presence of blood when you are not straining could be a sign of polyps or diverticulitis. The most serious illness is chronic or acute GI bleeding from ulcers which can require emergency treatment and transfusions. This type of bleeding usually appears as black tarry stools and only occasionally as bright red blood.
2006-09-04 04:33:30 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately.. you do not mention the age of the person.. you did not mention whether that person had just prior.. any constipation, etc.. It could be from a bleeding ulcer but I think you would know if you had an ulcer... In all probability, it could be from anal tissue ruptures(very fine anal veins)
Anal fissures are tiny tears in the skin around the anal opening. They are the most common cause of small amounts of blood on the surface of the stool or on toilet paper after wiping. They usually occur when hard or large stool is passed. They heal on their own without any special therapy, but if they are related to constipation, treating the constipation helps them heal faster and helps prevent them from recurring.
You do not mention the age of the person (as I said)with blood in the stool, nor do you mention the length of time that you noticed this.... Since there are other causes of blood in the stool that can be more serious than anal fissures, it is a good idea to discuss this problem with your healthcare provider.
2006-09-04 04:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a tiny tear in your rectum where the poop comes out, if you're having a hard time passing the stool. Could even be a hemorroid.
Make sure you drink lots of water, that will help soften your stool. Also as you surmised, you need fiber in your diet. You might also try an over-the-counter stool softener in the meantime so that you don't continue to irritate your rectum.
Good luck!
2006-09-04 04:20:42 · answer #4 · answered by I ♥ AUG 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood in your stool is not good. If you have hemorroids you might bleed when passing a hard stool. Go to your doctor and they can easily check you for hemorroids.
However, if it's not hemorroids, there is somethign more serious going on. You could have a bleeding ulcer, or you could even have cancer.
I don't want to scare you but if it's not hemorroids and you are bleeding from within you could very quickly bleed to death too. Do you feel weak and dizzy? Do you have pain in your stomach a lot? If you have hemorroids your anus will hurt and burn after passing a stool as that is where your hemorroids are located.
So get checked out QUICKLY and don't wait in case it's something more serious.
Just FYI I had a bleeding ulcer when I was only 19 and it DID come out as bright red blood and I lost quite a bit but I immediately went to hospital and it saved my life.
2006-09-04 04:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My grandpa had a similar problem. He felt sick and had blood in his stool and I know this sounds gross, but next time you pass the stool, look at it and see if it is black. If it is, get to a doctor right away because you may have a stomach ulcer. My grandpa is barely alive today because he almost didn't make it to the hospital on time.
2006-09-04 04:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have chronic constipation and also perhaps a hemorrhoid. If you increase the fiber in your diet and get some exercise things might improve.
2006-09-04 04:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is coming from low in the intestine. You need to check with a doctor. I could be just hemorrhoids or it could be even more serious. Doctor.
2006-09-04 04:27:11 · answer #8 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do stool test .
2006-09-04 04:19:15 · answer #9 · answered by Fouad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hemorrhoids? This is not dietary. Get to a doctor to rule out cancer.
2006-09-04 04:20:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋