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My son, a 19 year old college student has had 4 incidences of blood after he has a bowel movement. It started about 2 months ago. He would have a bowel movement and then would find bright red blood. Quite a bit. Today it has happened twice now. He is not constipated and there is not pain. It doesn t seem to be an emergency room visit situation, but am making a dr. Appointment in the morning. Could you give me an idea of what it could be?
In most cases, causes of abdominal pain and bleeding through rectum are benign and include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or rectal polyps. These are primarily treated with stool softener, diet, and Sitz baths. It is very important to take a lot of fluids, probiotics, high fiber food, and stool softeners to avoid hard stool and straining. If there is no improvement in the next few weeks, then surgical management should be considered.
Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count present or rapid weight loss. Otherwise, you can see if conservative therapy will help and consult proctologist if necessary.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does Presence Of Blood In Stool Indicate?
Hi, In most cases, causes of abdominal pain and bleeding through rectum are benign and include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or rectal polyps. These are primarily treated with stool softener, diet, and Sitz baths. It is very important to take a lot of fluids, probiotics, high fiber food, and stool softeners to avoid hard stool and straining. If there is no improvement in the next few weeks, then surgical management should be considered. Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count present or rapid weight loss. Otherwise, you can see if conservative therapy will help and consult proctologist if necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon