sorry that this is gross but its a serious question. relatives are out of town its just me and its saturday so I cant reach my dr till monday. should I keep waiting? my stomach is giving me a lot of pain,...and has been for days. it may have started after I took antibiotics about 3 weeks ago (amoxicillin) I dont know but Im worried
2007-06-23 18:28:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
also to add more information...it is bleeding constantly just like I have to use the restroom constantly...it doesnt hurt much when I do use the restroom its definitely not bleeding from that...the color is sort of rusty and dark there seem to be clumps too if thats possible...and no Im not on my period it ended a week ago. Im clueless but wondering if I need to make a trip to the er because of all the blood
2007-06-23 18:34:48 · update #1
My wife is a nurse. She says that rusty colored stool indicates that the bleeding is probably in your digestive tract. Doctors usually advise that if you have diarrhea more than 3 days, you should be seen. Also, diarrhea can cause severe dehyrdation, so it might not be a bad idea to purchase children's Pedialyte. It might be a good idea to, tomorrow, (1) call an on-call doctor, or speak to a doctor you might know, or (2) go to your local Urgent Care tomorrow morning, and be seen-- it can't hurt.
Keep us updated on how you're doing. God bless.
2007-06-23 19:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by hoopplaya4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will not advise on going to the ER--but if you do not--go to the grocery in the morning and get some yugurt--containing lactobacillus acidophyllis. Eat at least three or more per day. The antibiotic can destroy the villi in the intestines. This will cause the diahhrea which in turn will cause the bleeding if there is irritation. You still may need to go to the doctor for the bleeding. Best wishes to you.
2007-06-24 02:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the blood is outside the bowel movement and bright red you could probaly wait till Monday. If the blood however is inside and out and darker red then go to the ER. Pain is never normal, do what you think is right. It is obviously worrying you.
2007-06-24 01:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by M. Nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ER now. Even if it works out to nothing. ER now.
2007-06-24 01:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gastrol or stomach virus's can last that long, wait a little longer, see your doctor, he'll send you to an Internist for further testing
BR
2007-06-24 01:30:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋