Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Does Blood Discharge After Bowel Movement Indicate?
Question: I seen a small amount of blood floating in the toilet after I had a bowel movement, should I be concerned right away?
Brief Answer:
You might have burst a capillary in the hemorrhoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you have pain while defecation or urination? How much was that it terms of tea spoon quantity? It is difficult to know if the blood had come from vaginal opening or anal opening even though you could see after bowel movement. The bowel movement exerts on vagina as well.
This is the age of women to have hemorrhoids, they may go unnoticed most a while. So most probably you would be having a hemorrhoid or sentinel pile that would have given away to a capillary and blood.
If you see blood again in the toilet after bowel movement you should be concerned for sure. This time you should just keep guessing the amount.
Let me know if you have other details too.
You might have burst a capillary in the hemorrhoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you have pain while defecation or urination? How much was that it terms of tea spoon quantity? It is difficult to know if the blood had come from vaginal opening or anal opening even though you could see after bowel movement. The bowel movement exerts on vagina as well.
This is the age of women to have hemorrhoids, they may go unnoticed most a while. So most probably you would be having a hemorrhoid or sentinel pile that would have given away to a capillary and blood.
If you see blood again in the toilet after bowel movement you should be concerned for sure. This time you should just keep guessing the amount.
Let me know if you have other details too.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No pain. Size was as small as my pinkie nail.
Brief Answer:
No worry now
Detailed Answer:
You should not worry now.
Just keep watching for another 2-4 days for repeat blood in the stool. There is a high chance of recurrence. If not you should just stay calm. If it recurs then please see a primary for examination.
If you do not have any further queries please close our discussion.
No worry now
Detailed Answer:
You should not worry now.
Just keep watching for another 2-4 days for repeat blood in the stool. There is a high chance of recurrence. If not you should just stay calm. If it recurs then please see a primary for examination.
If you do not have any further queries please close our discussion.
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
