bloody stool?

Question

ok well it hurts when i take a #2 and there is bright red blood on my poo..(its been goin on for like the past month).....what is it and how can i cure it without goin to the doc thanks

Answer 1

I agree with the previous answers that you should see a doctor as soon as possible. However, you don't need to be freaked out--it could be as simple as a hemorrhoid that is getting irritated when you strain, causing pain and bleeding. But you really do need to see a doc to figure it out. Good luck.

Answer 2

You absolutely need to see a doctor.

Although blood in your stool can be due to something relatively harmless like a small tear in your rectum or a hemorrhoid, it can also signal cancer and some other very serious diseases.

Bloody stool should ALWAYS be taken seriously and evaluated by a doctor.

It's actually a good thing that it's bright red because that means it's slightly less likely to be something serious, but it's still concerning.

Your doctor will probably visually examine your anus to check for any tears or hemorrhoids. They may obtain a stool sample to send to the lab. At this point they may decide that it's just an anal fissure (a small tear in your anus) or a hemorrhoid and tell you to eat more fiber, drink lots of water, and possibly use preparation H. They may prescribe some medication or a cream.

However it's likely that they'll recommend you for a colonoscopy. It won't hurt, they give you medication so you don't even remember the procedure. They put a thin probe up your anus with a camera at the end so they can look for any polyps or other problems. If they see a polyp, they can usually remove it right then and there.

Good luck, hope you feel better!

Answer 3

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Diarrhea can contribute to hemorrhoid formation because the bowel undergoes pressure strains due to the condition. Undue pressure on the veins that make up internal hemorrhoidal structures can worsen existing damage. Internal hemorrhoids are not visible, unless they proplapse (protrude) from the anus, either constantly or during a bowel movement. If this is the case, then you have a grade III or IV internal hemorrhoid. If the protrusion is on the anal verge or the area surrounding the anus, then its likely an external hemorrhoid. Reducing pressure from issues of diarrhea and constipation will help. Not straining during a bowel movement, not lifting heavy objects, not sitting for extended periods, all will help.

An external hemorrhoid is simply a vein located at the anal verge, the wall of which as weakened and protruded. Don't push on it, this will only increase pressure and worsen it. The body has to repair the vein wall and rebuild the integrity. This takes time, perhaps weeks, if all goes well. Use sitz baths and over-the-counter medications such as pads or creams to provide symptom relief in the interim. These won't solve the issue long term, but will give the tissue a better chance at self-healing.

Internal hemorrhoids are a different matter and require more intervention. Your best bet is to educate yourself about the condition, its causes and what options there are to treat it both short and long term. Don't ignore it though, hemorrhoids tend to become chronic in nature, lasting years or decades in some cases.

Answer 4

If it is bright red blood, chances are you have strained or been a bit constipated, if the blood was very dark this would suggest that the problem is higher up in your intestine, more worrying, you probably have a fissure, which is a tear, or a pile, which is a pulsating blood vessel, you can buy haemorrhoid creams, but the best thing to do other than visiting your doctor would be to buy a pack of suppositories that contain haemorrhoid healing creams to get right to the source of the problem, they are easy to use. Don't delay, if this doesn't help within 2-3 days then go and see your GP.X

Answer 5

bloody stool has a number of possible diagnosis'...

It could be as simple as hemorroids (use stool softener if so). Or increase your fiber so that you're not straining when you poo.

OR it could be as serious as colon cancer. Without knowing more about your history, I cannot tell you anymore. But it is in your best interest (if it isn't hemorroids) to go see a doctor, because if it's colon cancer that's nothing to play around with.

I would say it could be an ulcer, but you would have to bleed A LOT for it to be bright red by the time it comes out in your poo.

Answer 6

It could be something as simple as hemorrhoids -- I know that "sounds" bad but it is better than what it could be......I'd check with the doctor though. Also, do you take a lot of aspirin? That can cause bleeding. You could also have an ulcer or something -- it could be a number of things but it's best to get it checked out when you can. DON'T not do it because you are embarrassed --- I work in a hospital and it happens to a LOT OF PEOPLE......a gastroenteroligist would be your best bet. I worked for one once and people used to drop off stool samples in bags.....trust me, it could be anything but it's best to get it checked just to be on the safe side. I don't want to say the negative things because I don't want to scare you -- as it IS PROBABLY something simple.

Answer 7

I've been bleeding for almost 2 years now because I have an anal fissure. It hurts alot when I go! They can happen if you get constipated. I have to use a cream but I can't because I'm still breastfeeding. But it could be numerous things so go see the doc like everyone else said.

Answer 8

It could be a number of things. You could have hemroids. It's possible that you have a fissure in your rectum (small cut). You could have something more serious like Ulcerative Colitis. I believe that you really should see a doctor and go through some tests. You should see a gastroenterologist. You might want to try Preparation H. It comes in both a cream and a suppository. Try it and see if you get any relief.

Answer 9

Bright red is of less concern than dark or black stools.

Still ought to see a doc though. It's short money for the peace of mind.

Answer 10

GET to the Doc ASAP. It is a sign of many things, none of them good, and most treatable with early diagnosis. If you're 45 or have a family history of colon cancer, get a colonopscopy (they don't hurt).