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Does Linzess Cause Vaginal Bleeding?

Hello. I have been taking Linzess for several months. 1 tablet daily. I have had severe constipation for at least 35 years. I am now 60 years old. With in the last couple of weeks I have been having issues with bleeding. The strangest part of this is that its been strickely vaginal and its bright red . I have had a total Hysterectomy over 20 years ago. Do you think that it could be coming from taking Linzess ? I would greatly appreciate any input on this matter. Thank You.
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Hello,
Thankyou for asking your question at health care magic

Bright red bleeding from vagina post total hysterectomy defenitely deserves a visit to your doctor.
It can be due to several reasons like
-post menaupausal thinning of vaginal.mucosa and mild irritation can cause bleeding
-Any benign/malingnant growth in vagina
-Use of anti platelet / anti coagulation medication

Any bleeding of uncertain cause require a visit to your doctor. Your doctor will do a pelvic examination and even need a biopsy to look for presence of abnormal cells.

Linzess do not cause vaginal bleeding. How ever rectal bleeding can sometimes be mistaken for vaginal bleeding. If you develop diarrhea / blood in stools while on linzess discontinue the medication, and immediately go to the emergency room.
Bleeding from rectum also need evaluation as it may be due to hemmarhoids, anal.fissures, polyps or even GastroIndestinal malignancy and require full work up.

I suggest that you consult your doctor for full work up.

Hope I was able to answer your questions
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Does Linzess Cause Vaginal Bleeding?

Hello, Thankyou for asking your question at health care magic Bright red bleeding from vagina post total hysterectomy defenitely deserves a visit to your doctor. It can be due to several reasons like -post menaupausal thinning of vaginal.mucosa and mild irritation can cause bleeding -Any benign/malingnant growth in vagina -Use of anti platelet / anti coagulation medication Any bleeding of uncertain cause require a visit to your doctor. Your doctor will do a pelvic examination and even need a biopsy to look for presence of abnormal cells. Linzess do not cause vaginal bleeding. How ever rectal bleeding can sometimes be mistaken for vaginal bleeding. If you develop diarrhea / blood in stools while on linzess discontinue the medication, and immediately go to the emergency room. Bleeding from rectum also need evaluation as it may be due to hemmarhoids, anal.fissures, polyps or even GastroIndestinal malignancy and require full work up. I suggest that you consult your doctor for full work up. Hope I was able to answer your questions Please feel free to address any more concerns Regards Dr.Lekshmi