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What Causes Diarrhea, Bloody Stool With Itching And Pain After A Period?

I am currently ending my period, so it s normal for me to have some diarrhea, but there has been a lot of bright red coloration to my stool, and the last time it was unusually bright and of a very strange texture that looked almost like the skin of a red pepper. I haven t eaten anything red that I can remember and this definitely isn t my menstrual blood. I have been noticing some occasional itchiness in that region, but no pain. I drank alcohol on Friday, so it may be related to that, but it s already Tuesday and it seems to only be getting worse. Should I call a doctor?
Thu, 10 Jan 2019
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Hi,

I think the bloody texture of stool, taking into account the itchiness you have felt, might be due to local hemorrhoids or perhaps laceration of local mucosa from scratching that area. I advise to keep good local hygiene. Apply prep h ointment locally to repair the damaged skin. If this won't help, then, should see your doctor (proctologist).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Diarrhea, Bloody Stool With Itching And Pain After A Period?

Hi, I think the bloody texture of stool, taking into account the itchiness you have felt, might be due to local hemorrhoids or perhaps laceration of local mucosa from scratching that area. I advise to keep good local hygiene. Apply prep h ointment locally to repair the damaged skin. If this won t help, then, should see your doctor (proctologist). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician