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What Causes Bloody Stools?

i am having blood in my stools now for the last 2 days. The toilet water turns red, and there is a considerable amount of blood upon wiping. I already made an appointment with a specialist, but he can't see me for another week. is this urgent? do i need to see someone sooner?
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This can be fissure or hemorrhoid issue .

* No need to emergency rush for the doctor , here are some useful tips
for primary relief till that time .

Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .

Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk with lukewarm drinking water .
Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of drug sensitivity .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .

Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .
Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .

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What Causes Bloody Stools?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This can be fissure or hemorrhoid issue . * No need to emergency rush for the doctor , here are some useful tips for primary relief till that time . Drink plenty of liquids . Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat . Manage to have smooth bowel passage with the help of bulk forming laxatives as Ispaghula husk with lukewarm drinking water . Tab. Ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg after meals for control of pain , burning if no history of drug sensitivity . Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action . Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps . Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces . Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight . Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care .