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My uncle is suffering from bleeding through stool. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My uncle is suffering from bleeding through stool and has undergone colonoscopy and endoscopy. But the bleeding location has not been detected. We have been asked to do capsule endoscopy. Should we go for CT abdomen with CT angiography first for diagnosis? The patient has polycythemia ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Bleeding through stool is a serious concern and must be evaluated in detail and treated early. Endoscopy reports (upper and lower GI) show no significant active bleeding in the areas visualized (attachment removed to protect patie... Read Full »
I have recurring diarrhea. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had diarrhea a few days ago. It went away a day later. But came back again two days ago. I went to a doctor and she gave me Gravinate, Gramex, and Panadol. On the same day that I took medicine, I experienced the presence of blood in my stool at night, accompanied by pain in that area... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Pain in the anal canal seems to be due to some friction injuries during frequent loose motions. Loose motion with blood seems to be due to gastric infection. Instead of your current medicine, I would suggest you start taking plenty of wat... Read Full »
I noticed a small amount of blood in my stool. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed a small amount of blood in my stool. The blood was not bright in color, meaning that it was not due to hemorrhoids or anal fissures, and I am uncertain whether it may be related to consuming pomegranate juice two days ago. Can diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Inflammation bowel disease and colon cancer did not present as occasional per rectal bleeding. Usually, symptoms are relatively prolonged. There is mucus and blood mixed with mucous in inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer is rel... Read Full »
I suffer from constipation and bloody stools. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from constipation for almost two years now. I need laxatives to assist me in having bowel movements. About eight weeks ago, for about five or six days, I experienced some light bleeding. Only a few spots were visible with close inspection. I am very health conscio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms and medical history, you may have developed hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can cause bleeding, itching, and pain during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids are a ... Read Full »
I had light bleeding in my stool for about five days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, About five weeks ago I experienced some light bleeding in my stool for about five days. I had a rectal exam and an external hemorrhoid was found. I did have a qFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test ) test done with levels slightly raised at 14. The doctor said he would not be ov... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is possible that the mild rectal bleeding you have experienced could be related to the hernia or constipation. However, since you have had a recent colonoscopy and CT (computed tomography) scan t... Read Full »
I have had rectal bleeding and bloody stools for five weeks. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from chronic constipation for a year. I underwent a colonoscopy and CT Bowel and everything was normal. My doctor told me that it could be due to perimenopause and changing hormone levels. For the past five weeks, I have been experiencing some rectal bleeding and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is possible that the rectal bleeding and small amounts of blood in your stool could be caused by the external hemorrhoid that you mentioned. However, it is also important to note that the quantitative fecal immunochemical test (qFIT) ... Read Full »
Are bloody stool and abdominal pain suggestive of colon cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female who is awaiting a colonoscopy. I was diagnosed with GI bleeding after having a history of blood in my stools. I had abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose ribbon-like stools, fatigue, and an unusual weight loss of around 23 pounds in two months. I am also experiencin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I also appreciate your thorough explanation of symptoms. To begin with, as you are only 28 years old, your chances of developing cancer are extremely low. Your symptoms appear to be ulcerative colitis, which can only be ... Read Full »
Ulcerative colitis with bleeding in stool
Query: Hello doctor, I have ulcerative colitis for more than two months. I pass more than seven stools a day (loose stools). Constant bleeding before every stool from the rectum. Fever, rapid heartbeat, and anemia. And have a fungal infection, taking medicine too. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For ulcerative colitis, an anti-inflammatory drug like the Sulfasalazine group of drugs can be started. (In a severe case, Steroids can be prescribed for a short duration). Immunosuppressive drugs are prescribed if needed. Anti-diarrheal medication also can be prescr... Read Full »
I have a large, painful lump near my anus. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a very painful bowel movement three days ago. Today, I was feeling very sore around my anus and found a lump a little bigger than a pea. This looks like a large pimple. Please help as it hurts. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most probably you have piles which get a lump that protrudes from the anus. It has four grades. The first to the third is medical and the fourth is surgical. From your history, it is second or third but it needs a physical examination. Also, I would like to know if y... Read Full »
I have chronic fissures. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have fissure from last three months and the doctor recommends Anobliss cream and Lactulose solution and also sitz bath. Now, the pain is gone and it is a long time but the fissure remains there. What is the next step? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doctor has given you the correct prescription for your problem. If the problem is still persisting, I recommend that you continue the application of Anobliss cream and taking Lactulose solution. However, if there is no pain or bleed, you can stop the sitz bath f... Read Full »