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What Causes Sudden Urges To Defecate But With No Actual Bowel Movement While Visiting The Washroom Prior To Which There Was Blood In Stool?
I am a 61 year old black male. I feel the constant urge to defecate but most often hardly anything comes out. All I experience is pressure and pain. This has been going on for two weeks. Two weeks prior to this, each time I defecated there was a lot of blood in my stool.
Wed, 24 May 2023
Hi,
The presence of blood in your stool along with the constant urge to defecate and pain suggest that you may have an underlying medical condition that needs to be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
There are several potential causes of these symptoms, including hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), diverticulitis, or colorectal cancer. It is important to schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional as soon as possible to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and begin appropriate treatment.
Your healthcare provider will likely perform a physical exam and order diagnostic tests, such as a colonoscopy or stool sample analysis, to help diagnose the underlying cause of your symptoms. Treatment options will depend on the specific diagnosis, but may include medication, dietary changes, or surgery.
It is important to seek medical attention promptly for these symptoms, as early detection and treatment can improve outcomes and quality of life.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
The presence of blood in your stool along with the constant urge to defecate and pain suggest that you may have an underlying medical condition that needs to be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
There are several potential causes of these symptoms, including hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), diverticulitis, or colorectal cancer. It is important to schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional as soon as possible to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and begin appropriate treatment.
Your healthcare provider will likely perform a physical exam and order diagnostic tests, such as a colonoscopy or stool sample analysis, to help diagnose the underlying cause of your symptoms. Treatment options will depend on the specific diagnosis, but may include medication, dietary changes, or surgery.
It is important to seek medical attention promptly for these symptoms, as early detection and treatment can improve outcomes and quality of life.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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