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Can Stress Cause Rectal Bleeding?

I have had this problem off and on, but I have noticed that when I get really upset (like earth-shattering upset and stressed), the next day I'll have bloody stool. At times, it's as if it is pouring out of me. It is much worse when I have really frantic episodes the day before. Sometimes any little thing can upset it. Also, my head will fell like it is going to explode. Sometimes it's like my head is running away from me or detached from my body and likewise, my body aches terribly. Is this just stress? It can get to a point where I feel rather impulsive and quite anxious. It ranges from temporary discomfort to feelings of terror. The psychological symptoms are bad by themselves, but the physical discomfort and fear I feel from the bloody stool, only seem to make me worry more. What should I do?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. To answer your query specifically, extreme stress can produce symptoms you described in your question. You need to work with your physician to avoid such a scenario.

Secondly, stress is our own perception. You have the choice to be stressed or not to be stressed with any given situation. Such a choice is blessing. Choose wisely. You may need cognitive behaviour therapy CBT. Please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy CBT techniques to over come your problems.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Can Stress Cause Rectal Bleeding?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. To answer your query specifically, extreme stress can produce symptoms you described in your question. You need to work with your physician to avoid such a scenario. Secondly, stress is our own perception. You have the choice to be stressed or not to be stressed with any given situation. Such a choice is blessing. Choose wisely. You may need cognitive behaviour therapy CBT. Please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy CBT techniques to over come your problems. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.