Blood loss occurs when blood leaks out from damaged blood vessels. Rapid blood loss can make you feel dizzy and can also lead to hypovolemic shock. Excessive blood loss puts an individual at risk for developing heart attack, stroke, or death.
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Am I having blood in stools due to piles, fistula, or rectal cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, Two weeks back, I noticed blood in my stools, I consulted a physician, and he prescribed P6 capsules and ointment. I had medicines for two weeks, but red flesh is coming out of my anus now. Is this piles, fistula, fissure, or rectal cancer? I am worried. Please help me out. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. You are suffering from piles. I suggest the following treatment for seven days, and you will feel much better. I will suggest further treatment after seven days as per your improvement in symptoms. 1) Tablet... Read Full »
How to treat low blood pressure after c-section?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a C-section a week ago and got out of surgery with low blood pressure and kept it low for a few days. Now, after getting out of the hospital, I still feel the same pressure on my chest. Also, I feel a horrible pounding headache. It is so hard and I feel the heartbeats vividly. I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As said by you, a cesarean section has been done for you a week ago and during the operation, your BP was on the lower side. I would like to tell you that amount and volume of blood in a mother increases significantly during pregnancy to support the nutritional need of... Read Full »
I poop red blood for about three years. Is there any home remedy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 42-year-old male. Three years approximately poop red blood a lot. But in the last two weeks more so. Almost every day it is coming now with stomach pain and slight bloating any information needed. Any home remedies to ease one or all of my symptoms? Any home remedies to slow what... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. You have blood in stool complaint along with stomach pain, so points towards gastroenteritis like infective condition. You need to investigate with stool routine micro examination for primary workup. Local rectal and anal examination with the aid of proctoscopy a... Read Full »
I feel fatigue and pale with low ferritin levels. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to ask you something about my blood test results. I did my blood testing four times this month. First time I did my beta HCG because my period was late. Then three days later, I had blood drawn for T3 and T4 testing because I have hypothyroidism. Then 15 days later, I had a test ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, let me assure you that even if you donate about a liter (1000 milliliters) of blood every year, you will not become sick if you are otherwise healthy. Even if you get blood tests done 100 times, they will collect only 100 ml of blood from you, do not be paranoid ... Read Full »
I have periodic blood in my stool. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have periodic blood coming out of my stool once a month for the last one year. It is very periodic and is not regular. Along with that, I recently developed frequent indigestion and stomach burning sensation. I do have a history of gastric issues though. Now, I am really confused if I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern as bleeding along with stool (bleeding per rectum) is a major concern for any individual. Do not worry much as there are more noncancerous causes of bleeding per rectum than cancerous causes in your age group. So, you need thorough investi... Read Full »
I have observed blood in my stool for the past week. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed some bleeding in my stool from last week. I consulted a private GP (general practitioner), and he examined the rectal area but could not find anything. He also did a stomach exam and could not find anything. He said it was reassuring that my blood count was normal. I di... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Yes, external hemorrhoids could be the reason for blood in the stool, and you have mentioned chronic constipation as well. Chronic constipation aggravates such a condition and even causes anal fissure. Do ... Read Full »
I have blood in my stools. Is it a cause for concern?
Query: Hi doctor, I am facing an embarrassing problem. Since last two weeks, I feel like going to the toilet more than once, while usually I do it only once in the morning. Also, I am a bit uncomfortable as all day it feels like I have not cleared my bowel activities for the day. Recently, about four days ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I'm sorry to hear about your concerns regarding bleeding during bowel movements. It is essential to consider several potential causes for this symptom. The most likely issue in your case could be an Anal fissure, which is often associated with pain and hard stools. Medic... Read Full »
What is the reason of my father's stomach pain?
Query: Hi doctor, For several years my father is suffering from stomach pain. His problem includes blood in stool and pain in left side abdomen area. He has taken ayurveda, homeopathy as well as allopathy medicines, but nothing has benefitted. We did test like endoscopy, but some doctors said it is due to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your symptoms, there is a possibility of colitis, which may be due to inflammatory (inflammatory bowel disease) or infections, diverticulitis, or piles (hemorrhoids) may be there. Malignancy has to be ruled out as well. Stool examination for microscopy and cultur... Read Full »
I am passing blood in my stools. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, My query is that whether I am suffering from piles or it is some other problem. I have attached images for reference. For almost 10 days, I am passing blood in my stool. It is not much in quantity, but still, it is there. I was on Isotretinoin cycles for 10 to 12 weeks to cure my acne pro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The provided images do not reveal the presence of external piles; however, it's important to note that early stages of piles may not be externally visible. The occurrence of red-colored blood in stools suggests bleeding originating from the lower part of the digestive tr... Read Full »
I am 18 years old having bloody stools. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I am not on any drugs. I am bleeding from my anal and it is also in my stool. What shall I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. If you are experiencing bleeding from your anus and it is also present in your stool, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Bleeding from the rectum or blood in stool can be caused by various factors, includin... Read Full »
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