Fresh visible blood after a bowel movement may be caused by hemorrhoids and anal fissures. On the other hand, black or tarry stools may indicate internal bleeding higher up in the tract.
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Why do I see blood and worms in my stool after bowel blockage?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a bowel blockage with open surgery. I was discharged from the hospital with a possible diagnosis of diverticulitis. I can see blood and worms in my stool. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). 1) Bowel blockage is a surgical emergency and it must be corrected. Sometimes without surgery, but most of the time it needs surgery. CT scan abdomen... Read Full »
I have blood in my stools along with pain while pooping. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have blood in my stools along with pain while pooping. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. You could have anal fissure. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Take syrup Lactihep (lactitol monohydrate) 20 ml at night. Take free lac powder 2 teaspoons twice a day in a glass of water. Use betadine solution (... Read Full »
I have bloating and blood comes through my stool. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from bloating for five years. Whenever I take food into my stomach, gas comes out by making a huge sound. Often blood is coming out through stool. Could you please suggest me the treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You could have chronic constipation, irritable or inflammatory bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis. You need to visit gastroenterologist as soon as possible. For symptomatic relief, you can take effervescent Psyllium spoons twice a day and Simethicone 125 mg after a meal... Read Full »
I experience nausea, diarrhea and blood in toilet. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female and I weigh about 168 lbs. Seven months ago, I was in the ER with severe lower abdominal pain. I had blood work, abdominal x-ray, internal ultrasound, and an abdominal CT scan with contrast. They found that I had a ruptured cyst. However, for a couple of mont... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that the earlier severe abdominal pain might have been due to the rupture of an ovarian cyst, form which you have made a good recovery since. As you have already pointed out a change of location and with that, an erratic diet pattern, the focus should be o... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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