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What Causes Blood In Stool When Diagnosed With Still's Disease?
Question: Hi have a son 46-who is in pain was diagnosed w/ Stills Disease-was in the hospital for a week the inflammation was very high-his joints swell and is taking an anti-inflammatory-but sometimes passes blood win his stools-when he stops taking the meds it stops-he has also lost his insurance-can't wk help!!
Brief Answer:
Possible upper GIT bleed. Need endoscopy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir/Madam.
I can understand your concerns.
The passage of blood in the stool is a strong indication of analgesic induced gastritis provoking upper GIT bleed which is probably manifesting as Malena.
An upper GIT endoscopy is highly mandatory in his case.
Further management if any is based on test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible upper GIT bleed. Need endoscopy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir/Madam.
I can understand your concerns.
The passage of blood in the stool is a strong indication of analgesic induced gastritis provoking upper GIT bleed which is probably manifesting as Malena.
An upper GIT endoscopy is highly mandatory in his case.
Further management if any is based on test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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