Not one of my proudest questions, but here we go. I came home and went to the bathroom and when I wiped, I noticed a little bit of blood on the toilet paper. Is such a small amout anything to worry about? This happened once when I was 12 I think. I am a 18 year old female.
2006-11-24 15:26:39 · 13 answers · asked by k 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It could be that you have a tear.....are you constipated? Try drinking more water
It could be a sign of hemorrhoids
It could also be a sign of colon cancer. Check out www.wrongdiagnosis.com It gives you a list of symptoms etc. to help you better figure it out.
I would say see a doctor if you're truly concerned
2006-11-24 15:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by WILSON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is the first time it's happened, aside from when you were 12, it's likely nothing to worry about, but keep an eye on it. If you continue to have bloody stools (even just a trace of blood) go see your doctor. This is one of the first signs of colon polyps and if that's what's happening, you want to have them dealt with while they are still benign.
2006-11-24 23:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red blood is usually an indication of bleeding in the anus area, most likely hemorrhoids or small fission.
The more serious indication of occult blood within the intestines would be if your stool was dark/black. But local bleeding is usually not serious unless it bleeds continuously and give you pain.
2006-11-24 23:32:56 · answer #3 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep a gross subject,, sometimes if you are constipated (you might not realize it) and have rock hard poops or have eaten something crunchy like nuts etc.. It can scratch or make tiny tears in the surrounding tissues.. .. Like the other poster says.. check the poop in the toilet.. it might not be the poo, it might just be your skin.. If it gets worse or you feel bad, see a doctor.
2006-11-24 23:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mintee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be hemorrhoids but I would mess with blood in your stool I would call the Dr and get checked as soon as possible.
2006-11-24 23:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by SpecialLdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not really qualified to answer, but this happens to me occasionally, it might just be normal. Did you really push hard as you were having a "bowel movement"? That could have something to do with it.
2006-11-24 23:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by bob c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course go to a dr. If its new, red then it may be a tear. If its old dark, blackish, could be serious.
2006-11-24 23:30:04 · answer #7 · answered by st.uncumber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might just be nothing ,,,,a hemmeroid..or worse..as gross as it sound look in the tolet the next time you go ..and check the stool for blood ..goo luck
2006-11-24 23:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by geprince 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bright red blood is nothing to be concerned about unless it's in huge amounts.
2006-11-24 23:30:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u tore ur anul cavity skin(srry its gross). It happened ot me. dont worry, drink more water and good luck
2006-11-24 23:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by harry rav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋