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Bright Red Blood During Bowel Movements A Week After Appendectomy, No Fever. Should It Be Treated?
I had my appendix removed a week ago today. I am healing well and getting less sore everyday. My concern is that I have bright red blood when I have a bowel movement . It doesn t hurt to go to the toilet. This has been going for two days but not getting worse. At first I thought it was vaginal bleeding because of the very light spotting between bowel movements. I don t feel faint, no temp etc. Should I go back to hospital?
Hi, The blood is most likely to be due to hemorrhoids and unrelated to your recent appendectomy. I would suggest a visit to your doctor to confirm this. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger MBChB FRCA
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Bright Red Blood During Bowel Movements A Week After Appendectomy, No Fever. Should It Be Treated?
Hi, The blood is most likely to be due to hemorrhoids and unrelated to your recent appendectomy. I would suggest a visit to your doctor to confirm this. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger MBChB FRCA