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What Causes Blood In The Stool?

I'm a 27yo female with no medical problems except asthma and I have been having bright red blood in the toilet bowl and on the toilet paper during my bowel movements. It's painless and occurs on and off for a few weeks now. I'm thinking internal hemorrhoids but I'm worried that it may be something more serious. I don't have any abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fatigue. I alternate between diarrhea and constipation but I don't think it's IBS. I know I should eventually see a doctor about this but I'm under a lot of stress and was wondering if I can wait a month to see the doctor when I have more time. Thanks.
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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dear possible causes may hemorrhoids or small mucosal abrasion in anus or fissures may cause your problem. take high fiber diet, avoid spicy food and alcohol. regular exercise if symptoms not improved use syrp.lactulose at night. still no improvement please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.

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What Causes Blood In The Stool?

hello thank you for trusting HCM dear possible causes may hemorrhoids or small mucosal abrasion in anus or fissures may cause your problem. take high fiber diet, avoid spicy food and alcohol. regular exercise if symptoms not improved use syrp.lactulose at night. still no improvement please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. take care