Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Blood In Stool While On Tramadol?
My 87 year old mother has been taking tramadol for arthritis pain; supposedly just 1 per day as needed, but in the past 6 months I've noticed she's getting her prescription refilled more than that. In the past few months she's also had many episodes of bloody stools and has had to have transfusions. Could the tramadol be causing this?
Tue, 25 Apr 2017
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HCM
Tramadol does not usually cause bloHowever, blood in stools, especially in an elderly person, require further evaluation with rectal examination, stool analysis, colonoscopy etc.
It is important to rule out hemorrhoids, anorectal tumor, and colonic tumor as a cause of such bleeding.
Please be advised to follow-up with a primary care provider/ gastroenterologist for further evaluation.
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HCM
Tramadol does not usually cause bloHowever, blood in stools, especially in an elderly person, require further evaluation with rectal examination, stool analysis, colonoscopy etc.
It is important to rule out hemorrhoids, anorectal tumor, and colonic tumor as a cause of such bleeding.
Please be advised to follow-up with a primary care provider/ gastroenterologist for further evaluation.
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....