I have this symptoms for a couple of years and that I find that nothing is wrong with me and I just ignore it. Until recently, when I read an article about this matter.
2007-08-13 04:27:04 · 14 answers · asked by Cutebunny 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
there are several factors involved here. First, if the blood is bright red, then it is most likely hemorrhoids, if it id dark brown then it is coming from higher up in your intestinal tact and could be a more serious problem. Go talk with your GP and he/she will point you in the right direction..........good luck and God bless.
2007-08-13 04:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Steve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood Stain In Stool
2016-12-16 05:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by jeniffer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peatea: There should not be blood in the stools if you have Irritable Bowel Symdrome like you suggest!! I would check on this if you are studying this topic. :-)
As most people have suggested if the blood is bright coloured it could be something as simple as hemorroids but if it is darker then it could be IBD (colitis or Crohn's disease), diverticulitis or indeed something more sinister. Depends what other side effects you are having. I would see a doctor as soon as you can. I had the same experience (blood in stools and no pain) and left it for a couple of years like you did and although I haven't been diagnosed with cancer I do have a condition which needs attention. Get it sorted before you get any discomfort and it hinders your life! :-)
2007-08-13 05:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a sign of stomach cancer, but it could also be a sign of many other things, so don't jump to the conclusion of cancer just yet.
If the blood is bright red it's probably a sign of a disorder located lower in your colon/rectum: hemorrhoids, fissures, internal hemorrhoids. All of these can be painful and uncomfortable, but they aren't life threatening.
If the blood is dark making your stools appear dark and tarry then it's probably a sign of a disorder located higher in your body: ulcers, irritable bowel syndrom, colon cancer, colon polyps, diverticulitis, crohn's disease, or stomach cancer.
Try drinking more water, eating more fiber, and perhaps taking a stool softener and see if this helps within a few days. If it doesn't help and you continue to experience blood in your stool, or you start experiencing more blood in your stool than usual see your doctor for an exam and some tests.
Hope this helps. Good Luck. :-)
2007-08-13 04:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by Peatea 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No Way!! Many things could cause blood in the stool. For example, Bleeding in the GI tract, hemorrhoids, ulcers, diverticulosis, or inflammatory bowel disease. It does not have to be stomach cancer, but if it is a chronic problem for which you have no identified cause, see a doctor.
2007-08-13 04:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood on the outside of the stool suggests hemorrhoids. Blood mixed in the stool suggests bleeding higher up.......could be hemorrhoids or polyps.........you ought to have a colonoscopy.
2007-08-13 06:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Could be any number of non-serious ailments. But a simple visit to the doctor will put your mind at ease and probably get rid of this nasty little symptom. If you can't afford it, do the health department thing. Do whatever it takes to solve the problem.
2007-08-13 04:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by Boo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please don't be silly. Let your doctor know about your situation. Believe me as a doctor we see lot's of weird things and this is not one of them. Blood in stool can mean many different things from gastric ulcers to hemorrhoids. It is very important for you to let him/her know so the problem can be discovered and fixed.
2016-03-12 23:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who just died from stomach cancer and never had blood in her stool. However, please go to the doctor because having blood in your stool is not normal and it's probably something easily fixable.
2007-08-13 06:33:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation and straining at bowel movements. How to get rid of hemorrhoids https://tr.im/dseTR
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.
2016-02-11 17:18:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋