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I Have Been Experiencing Some Fresh Blood In My Stool,it

Posted on Mon, 18 Feb 2019

Question: I have been experiencing some fresh blood in my stool,it usually starts to fall after I.have begun passing motion. I have had a problem of piles 3-4 times in my life,with diet and tropical ointment it gets alright.this time I could not feel any lump which I normally feel during piles. I have been passing slightly constipated mo tion for a week or so,generally my stool is very soft .it's only today after 2 days of blood I can feel a very slight burning itch in my rectum area. please suggest ,do I need a physical examination if yes what type of doctor should I see.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No you do not

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

What you describe sounds like either piles again or a fissure. Both completely harmless. If you do not experience severe pain, you should try to keep your stools soft. Local ointment with a local anesthetic combined with a nitrate may help. Also, if you have never had a sigmoidoscopy, I suggest you have one at your convenience.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably no need

Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX

If you have recently had a sigmoidoscopy there is no need for another. If not, you should have one performed by either a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon.

The oinments you could try are doloproct or diltiazem.

Let me know if it helps. Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 minutes later)

sir I need to consult a gastrontologist for this? Please specify the name of ointment. thanks.