What does it mean when you have blood in your stool?
2006-10-01 15:32:11 · 12 answers · asked by joni j 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
coulld be a few reasons
do you have hemarrhoids?
that's the most common
if not-go see a doctor as soon as you can
2006-10-01 15:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it could mean several things....the only way to know for sure is to have a colonoscopy done which is probably what your PCP would tell you to do....and don't believe the horror stories that you hear today about colonoscopies.....most GI specialists sedate very well and you will not even remember the procedure....so if you found blood in your stool....it is always better to be safe and have the procedure done than to discover later that you have colon cancer that could have been prevented
2006-10-01 23:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Teresa G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can mean anything from a fissure which is a tear in the lining of your rectum to hemorrhoids which are inflamed blood vessels in the rectum or anus to polyps which are growths in the colon to cancer which is usually polyps left in the intestine too long or abnormal cell growth in the digestive tract. So, it is something that needs to be diagnosed by a Dr.in order to determine why and where the blood is coming from.
2006-10-01 22:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a medical transcriptionist, though not a nurse or doctor. What I've learned through my work is that it can either be from hemorrhoids (there are internal and external hemorrhoids) or internal bleeding. Hemorrhoids are typically no big deal and go away; however, internal bleeding can be very serious. If you're concerned, see your doctor.
2006-10-01 22:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by PangiBear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the color if it's bright red then it can be hemorrhoids, if the blood is a dark color somewhat black in appearance then it could be blood from an ulcer, the best thing to do is go to your doctor.
2006-10-01 22:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be lots of things. It can be an infection such as ecoli 0157 that the spinach was contaminated with. It could be colitis or Crohns disease that is a chronic irritation to the lining of the colon. It could be constipation. It could be hemorrhoids. It could also be cancer. Only a doctor can diagnosis the problem.
2006-10-01 22:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need some Preparation H or you may have colon polyps. Try the ointment and if that doesn't work, see the doctor.
2006-10-01 22:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a doctor! It could also mean that you have a block that is causing hemorrhoid. which is not so serious
2006-10-01 22:40:57 · answer #8 · answered by bksugar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means no more than what you have described, what causes it is the question, to answer that you need to see a doctor, it can be something as simple as a hemmarhoids or something as complicated as inflammatory bowel disease or more, do see a doctor soon, good luck
2006-10-01 22:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can mean many things. Best bet is to see a doctor.
2006-10-01 22:51:44 · answer #10 · answered by zoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋