Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Red Liquid On Bottom Of Toilet Bowl After Last Bowel Movement, Ate Pomegranate Seeds. Cause?
Question: I noticed red liquid not on my stool but at the bottom of the tollet bowl after my last bowel movement. Could it be the pomegranate red seeds I ate in a salad that caused this?
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
Red color liquid at the bottom of the toilet bowl could be because of the pomegranate juice and not the seeds.
However, you cannot rule out blood in such cases. I recommend you to watch the few bowel movements for similar findings. If you do get them again, please visit a general surgeon for an examination.
You would also need to get the following tests done
1. Complete blood count to check if you have lost blood.
2. Stool for occult blood for evidence of blood.
I hope, I have answered your query, if you have no further follow up queries, please accept my answer.
Regards.
Thanks for the query.
Red color liquid at the bottom of the toilet bowl could be because of the pomegranate juice and not the seeds.
However, you cannot rule out blood in such cases. I recommend you to watch the few bowel movements for similar findings. If you do get them again, please visit a general surgeon for an examination.
You would also need to get the following tests done
1. Complete blood count to check if you have lost blood.
2. Stool for occult blood for evidence of blood.
I hope, I have answered your query, if you have no further follow up queries, please accept my answer.
Regards.
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Jyoti Patil
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
