Yesterday I went to the bathroom and noticed there was blood in my stool and also coming out of me not gushing but it was more than I have ever seen before. Today once again when I went to the bathroom it was there. There is blood on the toilet paper, in the toilet, and in the stool. Should I just schedule an appt. or go in now.
2007-06-13 05:33:49 · 9 answers · asked by Carrie Y 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Short answer is yes, you should go see your doctor. There are many things that could cause blood in your stool, some of which are bad and need to be ruled out. If you are seeing bright red blood, the most likely cause will be from hemorrhoids, which your doctor can easily diagnose based on rectal exam. Other common reasons to have bright red blood from your rectum are diverticuli which are very common as you age, or arteriovenous malformations which are benign vascular abnormalities that commonly cause GI bleeding. Of course, colon cancer can also cause bleeding, and although a slightly less common cause you should be evaluated by a physician to rule this out. If you are having profuse bleeding, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fevers or chills then I would suggest going to the emergency room for evaluation. In the absence of any other symptoms you could probably schedule an appointment with your primary care physician IF he is willing to see you relatively expediently.
2007-06-13 05:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had internal bleeding, it would show up as black in your stool. I would suspect that you either have a hemorrhoid or when you were constipated, you injured your anus or made it raw and that is what is bleeding. One way to find out where it's coming from is before you have your next bowel movement, hold a white kleenex up to your anus with moderate pressure. If the kleenex comes out bright red, that's probably it...and it will heal in a few days. Altho, it is extremely important that you keep your bowels open (and NOT with laxatives.) Eat high fiber foods and drink lots of water.....eat spinach,sauerkraut, prune juice, all bran cereal, get some Metamucil and take it every night for a week. But it is very important to drink at least 5 large glasses of water per day. If the bleeding does not stop within a week, or it becomes more or darker, you must seek medical help.
2016-03-19 03:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is bright red blood, your problem is likely just internal hemmorhoids. Not a big deal. Get some preparation H suppositories and some sodium docusate (a stool softener) from your drug store. Drink at least two liters of water a day.
Internal hemmorhoids are irritated and bleed due to hard stools that you must strain to pass. Use the prep H to reduce the inflammation and take steps to soften your stool and you should be fine.
If your stools come out looking like black tar (literally) that would indicate an immediate need to see a doctor, that means that you are bleeding higher up in your intestine and that is never a good sign.
2007-06-13 05:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're continuously dribbling blood, go in now. If it's only happening when you have a bowel movement, make an appointment. But, either way, make sure you get that checked out. Rectal bleeding is a warning sign for many serious conditions.
2007-06-13 05:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by Redcrayon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation and straining at bowel movements. How to get rid of hemorrhoids https://tr.im/5K1Sq
Pregnancy is also associated with hemorrhoids. These conditions lead to increased pressure within the hemorrhoidal veins that causes them to swell. Other conditions, for example chronic liver disease, may also cause increased venous pressure and may be associated with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are very common and are estimated to occur in up to one-half of the population by age 50.
2016-04-30 08:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go now!
Blood in stools or urine should always be taken seriously.
Try not to panic, doesn't always mean it is serious, you need urgent medical attention to rule out anything nasty.
Good luck
2007-06-13 05:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ann D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would see a doctor, but it may just be a hemroid. Even though you may not see it on the outside, it could still be on the inside. If it burns or itches get some cream and soak it soapy warm bath water
2007-06-13 05:40:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schedule an appointment but if it gets worse before the appointment then see the doc on an emergency basis.
2007-06-13 05:37:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends. fresh blood probably means hemrhoids. Congealed blood is much more serious.
I'd just schedule an appointment.
2007-06-13 05:41:51 · answer #9 · answered by Lupin IV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋