my sister has been getting painful bloody stools for a couple of weeks now she has told me that she doesnt have the urge to poop and it has been happening for about 5 days please help
2007-01-13 14:30:55 · 12 answers · asked by Awol 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Everyone on here is talking "emergency" and cancer. Don't let them freak you out! Yes, your sister should go to the doctor to find out what's wrong.
But she will likely learn that she is constipated and possibly has hemmroids (internal or external) that come from the strain of said constipation. Sometimes they cause a lot of blood, enough to scare someone half to death.
The first thing I recommend is the doctor, it's always a good idea with unknown causes of bleeding.
As for what she can do now (since it's a weekend) is drink as much water as she can stand. If it's possible, go to a pharmacy and get stool softeners, such as Colace or the generic equivalent. They will draw that extra fluid into the bowels and make it easier for her to go. Stimulant laxitives should be avoided until she's spoken to a doctor and knows it's nothing serious.
Also, she should try to get out and walk, because exercise helps to aid the process as well. But the water is a must!
I'm a cancer patient and a lot of our chemo and pain meds cause these same problems, so I've learned how to deal with them.
2007-01-13 16:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your sister to go to the doctor as soon as possible. This is not normal. It could be an infection of some sort and needs to be treated immediately or it could be more serious. She could have a blockage somewhere. There's too many possibilities here and she needs to be checked. Go with her and offer her your support. Good luck!
2007-01-13 22:41:35 · answer #2 · answered by oscpressgirl66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the nearest grocery store immediately and buy Castrol Oil. Give her about 1 Tablespoon. You can most likely find it in the baking section but I'm not sure because i haven't bought any in a couple years. If that doesn't work she most likely has a hemorrhoid and should be rushed to the hospital ASAP.
2007-01-13 22:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Lala 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blood in stool is ALWAYS reason to call the doctor. She may need a colonoscopy.
2007-01-13 22:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bright blood usually means it is from near the anus (such as a haemeroid). Her constipation problems need to be addressed though. She needs to see a doctor.
2007-01-13 22:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She must see someone right away. That is not normal and anytime you have blood like that, it must be taken seriously. Get her to a doctor at once.
2007-01-13 22:36:33 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well buddy you or ur parents better get sissy there to a hospital and fast that s cancer for sure or some thing else but your very lucky buddy im a doctor no jokes just listen....GET HER TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL QUICK or shell face fatal consequences !
2007-01-13 22:42:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably has constipation and an internal or external hemorrhoids. See doctor if it doesn't get better
2007-01-13 22:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by rallman@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to go to the doctor (Emergency room) NOW!!!
2007-01-13 22:38:40 · answer #9 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs to get to the doctor immediately,
2007-01-13 22:35:25 · answer #10 · answered by kallmetigger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋