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For the past few days I ve had noticeable blood in my stool. However I don t see any obvious blood until it is in the toilet and the water starts to turn red. My stool is back and very creamy. I m feeling very tired but otherwise not in any noticeable distress. my lower abdomen feels crampy at times and almost like a dull ache. I m 43, I ve had no heath issues in my life. I m very healthy- I run many miles and/or work out every day for many years now. Cholesterol is low. The only thing different is when my birth control pill was renewed, I m now getting the non generic version of Apri. But took the generic formula for 1 year. I just started the new non generic version Sunday. Not sure if its related but its the only new or different substance I ve introduced to my body in quite some time. I m still very hungry as usual. Several days this week I did notice my urine darker than usual and I thought it odd since I drink a lot of water. Not sure if I have a small form of internal bleeding?
Your symptoms seem to be related to hemorrhoids. A physical examination is needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Some advice that I can give to you is: -Add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas. -Use topical treatments. -Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone, or use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing agent. -Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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What Causes Blood In Stool?
Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to hemorrhoids. A physical examination is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Some advice that I can give to you is: -Add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas. -Use topical treatments. -Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone, or use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing agent. -Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi