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Blood And Lime In Stools

What does it mean typically when you have blood and lime in your stools . Thats what a dr. told my sister
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Blood in the stools along with lime can be due to many causes.
It may be due to ulcers, fragile veins, infections with bacteria or parasite in the gut are prominent possibilities.
Sometimes eroded arteries or malignancies can also causes similar symptoms.
Ideally you should get a complete blood counts, ESR and stool for ova and cyst should be checked.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
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Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Ram Choudhary's  Response
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Blood in the stools along with lime can be due to many causes.
It may be due to ulcers, fragile veins, infections with bacteria or parasite in the gut are prominent possibilities.
Sometimes eroded arteries or malignancies can also causes similar symptoms.
Ideally you should get a complete blood counts, ESR and stool for ova and cyst should be checked.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
I find this answer helpful

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Blood And Lime In Stools

Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Blood in the stools along with lime can be due to many causes. It may be due to ulcers, fragile veins, infections with bacteria or parasite in the gut are prominent possibilities. Sometimes eroded arteries or malignancies can also causes similar symptoms. Ideally you should get a complete blood counts, ESR and stool for ova and cyst should be checked. I hope the advise will be helpful for you.