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Suggest Treatment For Blood In Stool
I am a 44 years old female, I have had major problems having a bowel movement for a couples years. I have to push the side of my bottom (very hard)when I am bearing down in order for it to come out most of the time, and it is usually very thin so I wonder why it was so hard to get out. Sometimes there is blood! I havent been to a doctor in a couple of years because I dont have any insurance...just cant afford it (even through the wonderful Obamacare) and I am very scared now!! Would HATE to hear it is the big C word!! :( Guess my question is....should I be worried? Is this something that I should go in and be seen for?
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
Blood in stool with hard motions could be due to piles,fissures,constipation or fistula or rarely any growth in rectum etc.
Here, it could be possible that your hard stool has done some ulcer over the anal canal or anus due to which you are facing stool with blood.
First you need to be examined around anus and per rectum by surgeon to rule out above possibilities.
Meanwhile,you can take below treatment for symptomatic relief.
1) Take quinolones antibiotics with antiprotozoals,
2) Anovate or Dobesil cream or ointment to be applied over anus after defecation,
3) Hot sitz bath,
4) Sit naked in hot warm water for 15 minutes
5) Avoid alcohol,
6) Avoid oily and spicy foods.
So,it would be better you consult general surgeon who will do thoroughly clinical examination with relevant investigations like colonoscopy to detect the exact underlying cause.
Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
Blood in stool with hard motions could be due to piles,fissures,constipation or fistula or rarely any growth in rectum etc.
Here, it could be possible that your hard stool has done some ulcer over the anal canal or anus due to which you are facing stool with blood.
First you need to be examined around anus and per rectum by surgeon to rule out above possibilities.
Meanwhile,you can take below treatment for symptomatic relief.
1) Take quinolones antibiotics with antiprotozoals,
2) Anovate or Dobesil cream or ointment to be applied over anus after defecation,
3) Hot sitz bath,
4) Sit naked in hot warm water for 15 minutes
5) Avoid alcohol,
6) Avoid oily and spicy foods.
So,it would be better you consult general surgeon who will do thoroughly clinical examination with relevant investigations like colonoscopy to detect the exact underlying cause.
Regards,
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