Should I start seeing a doctor if my "poop" has blood?

Question

I didn't eat anything red, such as red tomatos or red hot chesstos, or just anything extremly red. This proves that those were actually blood on my poop. And the poop appears to color; half light brownish and a small half red. It didn't hurt when i poop, but there were just blood on my poop. This is actually the first time it ever happen, and I'm sure it came from my butt hole and not anywhere else. Help! I'm scared if I'm haveing some kind of sickness that could lead me to the hospital then to death.

Answer 1

Medical conditions causing blood in the stool range from very minor to very serious.

Hemorroids would cause bright red blood.
Anal fissures or tears can be caused by large or forceful bowel movements.
Infection or disease in the gastrointestinal tract from such sources as bacteria, ulcers, or inflamatory bowel disease.
Tumorous cancer of the GI tract such as colon cancer.

Cramps in relation to bright red bleeding would be suggestive of cancer which does not seem to be your case.

If the bleeding lasts for more than a couple of days, schedule an exam. I wouldn't worry too much as most of the possible causes are quite cureable.

Answer 2

Not all that is red is blood, but it is strongly advisable that you have this checked out. It could be a fissure that was opened from passing hard stool. It could be a small hemorrhoid or polyp.

Your doctor can give you some cardboard discs on which you smear stool. Usually you do this on three separate bowel movements, then take the discs back to the doctor for development. If the test is positive for blood, the doctor will take the necessary steps to determine the cause.

Many people are squeamish about this. Although colon cancer is probably remote, if it is, early diagnosis is your best bet, by far.

Answer 3

I would definately recommend that you see a doctor if you had blood in your poop because, for example, my mother had blood in her poop and she did go to the doctor. They did some analysis on her and it ended up being that she had and infection inside her stomach. They said that is isn't a great big deal, but isn't good either because then a small problem can turn into a big problem later in life. But yes, sure, you should make an appointment to see that doctor to see what is going on.

Answer 4

You wouldn't see blood in your poop, blood in your poop is black, tarry and very small bits that you wouldn't recognize unless your bleeding profusely and then you'd be hospitalized.
The blood your speaking about is probably from an fistula or hemorrhoid that's just not bad enough to feel. Unless you did eat something and forgot about it.
If your this worried then by all means, see your doctor. He will reassure you.

Answer 5

i had sugery on my ovaries (left one) about 2 years ago and today, august 23, 2007, there was also b. in my p.!! My other ovary started to hurt (the right one) and i told my mom, im going to see my doctor today, well the new one in fact. Yesterday i had two shots from a new doctor, she popped my vein and then i soon felt woozy, it's better to have a old doctor, i say, and i hope you and me will get better, well ive researched on the internet about blood in the human body's waste and there were many results, don't get so worked up about it, k?

~best of luck, melissa

try this website:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007008.htm

Answer 6

Make an appointment with your Doctor-you could have a small problem but it could be something serious-don't waste any time I would contact him/her right away. Could be hemorrhoids or cancer or something in between.