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What Causes Bleeding From Rectum Along With Mucus Discharge?

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: I'm straining to go to the bathroom... followed by just mucousy bright red blood(no stool) . .. and drops of fresh red blood in the toilet. I have cramps that feel like I need to go to the bathroom. Also blood is there with mucous and light pink when I wioe

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Proctocolitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

You are having signs of proctocolitis.

1. How long you have these symptoms?
2. Any tests done?
3. On any medications?
4. Any other medical illness?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Just started this a.m
No tests done
Take zoloft and ativan
No other illness

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Proctocolitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing the additional information.

You are having symptoms of proctocolitis. This is the condition in which the rectum and the colon are inflamed. There are a number of causes and infection being the most common cause.
Since it started only this morning infection should be considered first. You can take a course of antibiotics.
If the symptoms are persistent or if the bleeding does not stop, get medical attention and you may require tests like sigmoidoscopy to rule out other causes like inflammatory bowel disease etc.

I hope that answers your question.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar