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What Causes Blood In Stool And Lower Abdominal Pain?

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Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017
Question: Hi...This morning I have a lot of blood in my stool. I have had ongoing pain in area of the gall bladder and in the lower abdomen. I'm getting worried--I have a gastroenterologist appointment on Tuesday, but I think I should go the ER today. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If bleeding is frequent going to ER is a better option and get a USG done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for choosing this forum for your query.

There are many causes ranging from harmless illness to life-threatening disease conditions which can cause bleeding with stools. Usually the blood will be bright red if the bleeding is from the site closer to the anus or if it flows freely and rapidly from the small intestine; if the blood remains in the gut for a longer time without getting passed in stools then the bacteria break down the blood cells and cause the black color so is the reason the stools are black in color sometimes.
You have not specified the color of your stool in details hence would suggest you common causes for both upper and lower bleeds.

Common Causes not related to any specific disease.

Smoking, Regular alcohol intake, chewing of betel leaves or tobacco.
Eating of spicy food and oily food.
Stress, strenuous exercise can sometimes cause.
Intake of any medicines or Drugs.


Anal Lesions:
Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Gastroenteritis(upper GI usually)
Diverticulitis
Fissure in ano
Piles or hemorrhoids
Rectal injury

So they are the most common causes. As you have not mentioned any history of yours kindly go through common causes first. If that's not your case then investigation of the anal canal should be done by proctoscope to rule out fissure, Hemorrhoid etc. an ultrasound abdomen should be done initially to rule out chances of inflammatory bowel disease.

Do you strain a lot while passing stools?
Are you constipated? Or do you ever feel constipated while passing stools?
Please let me know about your diet schedule too.

Hope I answered your query, please do follow-up with answers to the questions.
Yes if you want to be on the safe side a visit to the Emergency room should be done.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (25 minutes later)
I had gallbladder removed in April, 2014 while fatty growths were removed. This drastically changed what I can and cannot eat. I have had pains in the gallbladder area starting about 6 months after surgery. These pains come and go, regardless of diet. About 2 months ago, lower abdomen pains started. When I have a bowel movement,it feels like I can't get it all out. This morning I had blood in my stool-2 times. It looked to be a large amount, and turned the water bright red, like beet juice.
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
over straining causes rupture of rectal mucosa.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Please try taking stool softner like Miralax 10 ml once daily at night for 3 days.
Don't strain too much while passing stools.

Drink one glass XXXXXXX warm water 30 minutes before going to the washroom.
Eat two cups of banana oranges and peer daily.

Take Metamucil 7gram daily.

If not relieved in 3 days you should visit a surgeon for a clinical examination.

Regards.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (28 minutes later)
I take Metamucil daily for 5 years now-it keeps my cholesterol in check. I just came from my 3rd bathroom session- all blood this time. This is too much blood-there is something wrong in there. I'm going to get ready to go to the ER.

Thank You, Dr XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please go to ER at the earliest..

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Yes, thanks for informing, please go to the emergency room as soon as possible.

Thanks and do follow up with reports whenever possible.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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What Causes Blood In Stool And Lower Abdominal Pain?

Brief Answer: If bleeding is frequent going to ER is a better option and get a USG done. Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for choosing this forum for your query. There are many causes ranging from harmless illness to life-threatening disease conditions which can cause bleeding with stools. Usually the blood will be bright red if the bleeding is from the site closer to the anus or if it flows freely and rapidly from the small intestine; if the blood remains in the gut for a longer time without getting passed in stools then the bacteria break down the blood cells and cause the black color so is the reason the stools are black in color sometimes. You have not specified the color of your stool in details hence would suggest you common causes for both upper and lower bleeds. Common Causes not related to any specific disease. Smoking, Regular alcohol intake, chewing of betel leaves or tobacco. Eating of spicy food and oily food. Stress, strenuous exercise can sometimes cause. Intake of any medicines or Drugs. Anal Lesions: Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Gastroenteritis(upper GI usually) Diverticulitis Fissure in ano Piles or hemorrhoids Rectal injury So they are the most common causes. As you have not mentioned any history of yours kindly go through common causes first. If that's not your case then investigation of the anal canal should be done by proctoscope to rule out fissure, Hemorrhoid etc. an ultrasound abdomen should be done initially to rule out chances of inflammatory bowel disease. Do you strain a lot while passing stools? Are you constipated? Or do you ever feel constipated while passing stools? Please let me know about your diet schedule too. Hope I answered your query, please do follow-up with answers to the questions. Yes if you want to be on the safe side a visit to the Emergency room should be done. Regards.