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Rigorous Running, Passed Bright Red Blood In Stools. Previous Knee Surgery Done. Causes?
Hi I have just returned from some rigourous running and have been too the toilet twice and passed blood on both occasions, it was bright red in colour. i am 39 years of age 90kg and 5ft11. i am in the army so do lead quite an active lifestyle but have just come back from knee surgery and haven t done much rigourous running unyil this week
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
Hi
Thanks for your query.
The blood in the stools may not be due to running.
There are many causes for Bleeding per rectum.Most common cause of bright red stools is Haemorrhoids(Piles).If it is associated with loose stools,it may be Dysentry due to Bacterial infection or Parasitic.
You didn't mention the drugs that you have taken after knee surgery.
Any how,consult your Surgeon and get confirmed.
All the best
Regards
Thanks for your query.
The blood in the stools may not be due to running.
There are many causes for Bleeding per rectum.Most common cause of bright red stools is Haemorrhoids(Piles).If it is associated with loose stools,it may be Dysentry due to Bacterial infection or Parasitic.
You didn't mention the drugs that you have taken after knee surgery.
Any how,consult your Surgeon and get confirmed.
All the best
Regards
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