Q. What leads to blood with loose stool?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Blood in stool is not a normal condition as you are having the problem for one year. It should be investigated in detail and the following work-up will be useful. Rectal, anal area examination, stool routine microscopic examination, proctoscopy examination, colonoscopy, if needed. If needed during colonoscopy, a biopsy is taken from the abnormal area if found for a histopathology examination.

This work-up will be helpful to rule out causes for blood in stool like a polyp, proctitis, piles, colitis, diverticulitis, any growth, if present, etc. If the color of blood in stool is of brown-red color then bleeding is from the upper gastrointestinal tract. If the colour is bright red then the cause for bleeding is from the lower gastrointestinal tract. So, from your provided history, this work-up should be done and the above causes should be ruled out. One diagnosis cannot be given. Consult a general surgeon or gastroenterologist for examination and above work and according to the cause identified further treatment plan can be decided.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Experience: 11 + Yrs

Pathology

---

Related Questions:
How to differentiate between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?

She had diarrhea and bloody stools for 10 days, a month back ...   Read full

My gallbladder surgery ended up in diverticulitis and pain. How to stop the pain?

Hello doctor,I am suddenly feeling faint, weak, shaking, confused, and as if moving in slow motion. It has been going on for nearly 24 hours. Is this low blood sugar or stroke?   Read full

I pass blood in stools with a history of constipation. Please help.

Hello doctor,I am suddenly feeling faint, weak, shaking, confused, and as if moving in slow motion. It has been going on for nearly 24 hours. Is this low blood sugar or stroke?   Read full