Can any test detect the cause of blood mixed in my stools?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Blood mixed in the stool, passing stool three to four times in a day little pain while passing stool. The investigation done are CBC, C-reactive protein, serum creatinine, sugar, and all are normal. Procedure advised is a colonoscopy. I do not want to undergo this procedure. Any other blood or scan test to detect the problem or is colonoscopy necessary?
Please help.
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How long have you suffered from this problem? Do you have any nighttime symptoms?
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Thank you, doctor,
For the past three days, I have seen blood in the stool, but passing stool for three to four times past 4 to 5 years. I always feel as if the stool has not passed fully.
Kindly advise.
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There are two possibilities.
1. Hemorrhoids and
2. Colitis.
Differentiation depends upon
1. Whether the stool is mixed with blood or after yellow stools,
2. Whether the stool is hard or loose.
But 100 % confirmation is achieved with sigmoidoscopy. Colonoscopy is not required.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Thank you, doctor,
The stool is mixed with blood, and stool is not too hard; it is loose. I am attaching pictures for more details. What is the difference between the procedures? They are done with the same technique. Are there any complications in the procedure?
Kindly advise.
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Sigmoidoscopy is done for a small distance, 25 to 30 cm, and it is not painful and does not require any sedation. Colonoscopy is a test for the complete colon that requires sedation and may be slightly painful. And it requires preparation on the previous day. So please go for a sigmoidoscopy that will clear things.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Thank you, doctor,
What do you feel seeing stool? Where does the problem lie, and is the colon fine? In which part do you think the problem is, and is it too serious? What are the causes and further precautions?
Kindly advise.
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It is not severe (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Blood is red, so the last part of the intestine is affected. Treatment and precautions depend upon the reason behind this. Avoid oily and spicy foods.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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