I noticed a bright red color in my stool yesterday, but not so much today. When I wipe, there is no blood, just in what comes out. I'm concerned...any suggestions what it could be? Yes, I will make appt.with my doctor...
2007-09-04 03:36:40 · 7 answers · asked by justme 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It's definetly something to worry about. Also think though I was in school for medical assisting and they told us that somtimes after someone eats stuff with tomato sauce it my look like blood in the stool. Just an FYI.
2007-09-04 03:42:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go to doctor. Bright red means it is close to the surface so not as bad as dark blood in the stool. Also depends on how much--a few drops or tablespoons full?
I have a lot of trouble with the skin bleeding and I can tell where it is and usually know why (diarrhea). (I change eating habits and keep antibiotic on it.) The more internal it is, the more cause for concern. So, better be safe and check with your physician.
Live well and do good.
2007-09-04 10:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by gentlesoul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be from your hemmroids, especially if you strain or your BM (bowl Movement) was kind of big. The thing to be concerned about is if your BM is red in color, that is blood mixed into your BM. Thats an ulcer or internal bleeding that is being digested. If you are still concerned and your medical insurance has an advice nurse, I would call them, or make the appointment, as you said.
2007-09-04 10:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 15yrs old. Blood in my stool was just one of the side effects. It happened for months then but now that I've been on medication, it rarely does. You might want to have a colonoscopy done to make sure!
2007-09-04 11:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by shelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something you ate tore the lining of your rectum... Or something more serious... Did you eat anything with a husk or a shell or have you been constipated? If it hasn't happened before it would be good to have a doc. check it out.. It's probably nothing... Also, if you ate anything with a red dye that might look like blood as well. However, it's best to get it checked good luck
2007-09-04 10:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not unusual for some people. It could be hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps or cancer. Usually bright red would be from hemorrhoids or fissures. Glad you are getting it checked out ASAP.
2007-09-04 10:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is just bc0z of constipation
otherwise some reddish thing,u ate
but it will not create any serious problem hopefully
take care
best of luck!! :)
2007-09-04 10:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by student of honorZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋