I noticed a little red blood in my stool today. (I think it was..at least). I also have some pain in my stomach that has been there for 2 weeks. I have been taking supplements to keep my stools regular. They are pretty harsh supplements. Could this be related? Someone suggested an ulcer.. wouldn't the blood be black and not red because it is coming from the stomach?
2007-03-25 14:35:16 · 7 answers · asked by B 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
you could just have a tear on your anus called a fissure cuasing it to bleed but it is not internal if it was from ur stomach it would be black and tarry
2007-03-25 14:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a fissure or hemorrhoids. Or it may be the supplements (at least the stomach pain could be). You should ask your doctor to be sure. He'll/she'll probably suggest a colonoscopy unless there is something he/she can see without one. You probably should stop the supplements until your doctor says it ok. Anything thats going to be harsh on your system should be initially run by your doctor to begin with.
2007-03-25 21:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Tiffany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stool softeners should not be used on a regular basis. I would very much like to suggest you go to the doctor. SERIOUSLY!
2007-03-25 21:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red blood means it is from near the anus. It is usually serious, so you should see your doctor right away.
Discontinue using the supplements until your doctor okays them.
2007-03-25 21:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by Loulabelle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blood from the stomach would be black. It gets digested... melena. blood that you see it prbably from hemeroids. But if your stomach hurts for a while you should frobably get it checked
out anyways
2007-03-25 21:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by joeyg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be many things, intestinal bleed, hemorrhoid, etc. Without a thorough physical exam and possible lab-work, we here can't tell you much. Please go see your family doctor ASAP. If you can't get in Monday or Tuesday, consider an ER visit.
2007-03-25 21:45:09 · answer #6 · answered by Uther Aurelianus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the doctor for Gods sake!
Yes it would be black. red is lower GI condition or hemmroids.
2007-03-25 21:44:21 · answer #7 · answered by Sowhat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋