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What Causes Severe Constipation With Blood Mucus Discharge From The Rectum?

Hi, Doctor. Just a little history before I explain my problem here. I have had ongoing GI issues that we have been unable to find the source of for over two years now. It is standard that I have a bowel movement no more than once a month. So, a week ago, on 6/14/14, I had a bowel movement that contained an awful lot of bright red blood. It was also covered in mucous (it is normal for my stool contain A LOT of mucous). I was slightly alarmed but decided to wait it out to see if it happened again. For the rest of the week up until yesterday I continued to have a small amount of bloody mucous coming from my rectum. Yesterday, 6/23/14, I had another BM that contained a lot of bright red blood and more mucous than normal. I ve been extremely lethargic all week. I also noticed a decrease in my ability to concentrate, and I have been experiencing some dizziness/lightheadedness. My main question is, should i seek emergency medical treatment or not?
Mon, 30 May 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic.....

You have constipation with blood in stool....
These complaints are since long duration and bowel movement very less....

So yes you need an emergency medical care ...
Your colonoscopy needs to be done as your symptoms are more then two year...
It might reveal polyp or growth like condition or there can be inflammatory bowel disease or chronic ulcer like condition...
Biopsy taken and send for histopathological
Examination...
It might reveal malignancy or IBD or adenomatous polyp...
According to cause treatment guided...

Meanwhile avoid non veg foods....
Fruits and green leafy veg more....

Consult gastroenterologist as Needed in your case....

Hope everything will come fine and you get well soon...

You can attach follow up report and can take further advise as in premium question..

Take care

Dr.Parth
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What Causes Severe Constipation With Blood Mucus Discharge From The Rectum?

Hi welcome to health care magic..... You have constipation with blood in stool.... These complaints are since long duration and bowel movement very less.... So yes you need an emergency medical care ... Your colonoscopy needs to be done as your symptoms are more then two year... It might reveal polyp or growth like condition or there can be inflammatory bowel disease or chronic ulcer like condition... Biopsy taken and send for histopathological Examination... It might reveal malignancy or IBD or adenomatous polyp... According to cause treatment guided... Meanwhile avoid non veg foods.... Fruits and green leafy veg more.... Consult gastroenterologist as Needed in your case.... Hope everything will come fine and you get well soon... You can attach follow up report and can take further advise as in premium question.. Take care Dr.Parth