I am a healthy 17 year old guy. The other day I was doin my business and went to wipe only to find bright red blood all over my toilet paper. I thought this was weird and told my parents. This was yesterday. It happened again today but not as much blood. Is there something I should be worried about or do you think it will slowly fade?
2007-10-12 05:43:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
This could be due to be hemorrhoids, anal fissures, polyps, Crohn's Disease, peptic ulcer disease, and diverticulitis. Generally, the closer the bleeding site is to the anus, the blood will be a brighter red. Thus, bleeding from the anus, rectum, and the sigmoid colon tend to be bright red, whereas bleeding from the transverse colon and the right colon (transverse and right colon are several feet away from the anus) tend to be dark red or maroon colored. Stomach ulcers caused by ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are common causes of upper GI bleeding. It's possible that it could be due to hemorrhoids or constipation. If constipation is an issue, you need to add more fiber to your diet, drink enough liquids, and possibly laxatives. If it is not due to constipation, then you will need to see your doctor for an exam and testing to determine what the exact cause may be.
2007-10-12 05:49:23 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Agreed, go and have it checked out by the doc, asap. I had ulcerative Colitis and it started the same way. I ignored it (since it's an embarrassing subject) until I passed out in the kitchen and scared the hell out of my mom. Yours could be far less serious but it's worth the trip to the doctor.
Good Luck!
2007-10-12 05:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...not normal. You need to see a gastroenterologist or at least your regular doctor. Was your stool also tar colored? It could be hemorrhoids or something else that may be worse...get checked out!
2007-10-12 05:51:30 · answer #3 · answered by lisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor, TODAY. bleeding anywhere is a symptom of something .. it could be very minor. but dont take the risk. Early detection of anything is best.
2007-10-12 05:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by G T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Worried. No, Concerned , Yes.
Have you made that dr's appointment yet??
The sooner you do, the sooner your appt will be , then we all know what's going on Good luck.
2007-10-12 06:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the wonderful world of hemmorhoids. That's what I would guess it is. However, hemmorhoids only flare up sometimes, so if in a month, it's still happenning, then I would get it checked.
2007-10-12 06:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by bostonchick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋