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Question: I have blood in my stool.....never had that before!
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Blood in the stool can be alarming for anyone.
It can be due to different possible causes such as: (1) infection - usually involves vomiting and diarrhea
(2)hemorrhoids
(3)trauma of anal region eg from a hard bowel movement
(4)cancer of the colon
(5)non cancer growths of the colon-benign polyps
(6)diverticular disease- small outpockets in the colon, happen with aging, these can become inflamed or infected causing bleeding
If you have a recent colonscopy (within the last 3 to 5 years), then cancer is not likely because these take a long time to grow.
If you are having diarrhea or vomiting then infection is most likely.
If it is not clear what is the cause of the blood and there is no recent colonoscopy then you should see your doctor for an assessment.
He or she would likely refer you to have a scope done
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Blood in the stool can be alarming for anyone.
It can be due to different possible causes such as: (1) infection - usually involves vomiting and diarrhea
(2)hemorrhoids
(3)trauma of anal region eg from a hard bowel movement
(4)cancer of the colon
(5)non cancer growths of the colon-benign polyps
(6)diverticular disease- small outpockets in the colon, happen with aging, these can become inflamed or infected causing bleeding
If you have a recent colonscopy (within the last 3 to 5 years), then cancer is not likely because these take a long time to grow.
If you are having diarrhea or vomiting then infection is most likely.
If it is not clear what is the cause of the blood and there is no recent colonoscopy then you should see your doctor for an assessment.
He or she would likely refer you to have a scope done
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you....I have had a colonoscopy in the last 5 years.
Brief Answer:
makes cancer less likely
Detailed Answer:
HI
That means that cancer is not likely.
If it continues and there is no obvious cause (no infection, no history of diverticular disease, no hemorrhoids, no trauma), then you should be assessed.
One of these may be present though you may not be aware.
Please feel free to ask anything else
makes cancer less likely
Detailed Answer:
HI
That means that cancer is not likely.
If it continues and there is no obvious cause (no infection, no history of diverticular disease, no hemorrhoids, no trauma), then you should be assessed.
One of these may be present though you may not be aware.
Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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