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Hi, So I have to wait until tomorrow to schedule an appointment with my family physician. Bit I thought I should make sure I can wait instead of going to a hospital or walk in. I ve had diarrhea for about a month. A few times there was a bit of blood accompanied with it and pain whenever bathroom time comes around. However in the past week there s been a bit more blood and more pain. Yesterday there was just mucus that came out. Also I started my period on the 17th.. it usually last 3-4 days with a medium flow. But this time it started off abnormally heavy, continued to be heavy for 3 days. There was nothing on the 4th day but then on the 5th day it came back quite light. Since then there s been spotting. Not so much today, the 27th. Also I woke up today with bruises all down my left leg however I haven t injured myself in anyway. I ve been bloated for about a week. No pain in my stomach though. I ve just been having headaches and feeling extremely nauseated. What should I do?
Hi, Welcome to Ask a doctor services.
I have read your query & can understand your concern.
Diarrhea, blood in stool & abdominal discomfort usually occurs due to Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis/ Ulcerative proctitis. However it may also occur due to gastroenteritis, food intolerance, infection, gas, flatulence or indigestion. You need to visit ER, get stool examination, CBC, Urinalysis and few other investigations done to rule out the pathology causing you the discomfort. You can take antacids and Omeprazole to get relieve from bloating.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
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What Causes Diarrhea And Blood In Stool?
Hi, Welcome to Ask a doctor services. I have read your query & can understand your concern. Diarrhea, blood in stool & abdominal discomfort usually occurs due to Crohn s disease, Ulcerative colitis/ Ulcerative proctitis. However it may also occur due to gastroenteritis, food intolerance, infection, gas, flatulence or indigestion. You need to visit ER, get stool examination, CBC, Urinalysis and few other investigations done to rule out the pathology causing you the discomfort. You can take antacids and Omeprazole to get relieve from bloating. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K