Q. What are the possible causes blood in stool?

Creator: Dr. Jagdish Singh
Published: 2023-03-17T08:30:03-04:00

Answered by

Dr. Jagdish Singh

and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.

This is a premium question & answer published on Mar 17, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have blood in my stool. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

At this age, the blood in the stool is mostly due to piles. Please answer the following questions, so that I can guide you accordingly.

1. Is your stool hard, normal, or loose?

2. Is there any pain or swelling in the anal area?

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

It was a little hard initially and then normal but I am not sure about the burning sensation. I have GERD and I am feeling a little abdominal discomfort on and off for the past few weeks. I did not have a bowel movement two days back, but had one yesterday. The stool was hard with a little streak of blood on the tissue. Today initially the stool was hard and then after that, it was normal with blood as shown in the picture.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

All of your signs indicate a condition known as piles. The stool should not be hard, which is why I am suggesting you the following medication.

1) Avoid spicy and oily foods.

2) Milk of magnesia syrup 15 ml at bedtime with a glass of water.

3) A combination of Diosmin plus Hesperidin tablet 500 mg twice daily after meals.

4) Tranexamic acid tablet 500 mg twice daily after meals.

However, please consult a physician, discuss with them and start taking the medications with their consent.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

I have read that my abdominal discomfort can be cancer or IBD. Please suggest me something for it too.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms are suggestive of piles, which can be confirmed with a colonoscopy.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply,

Should I get the colonoscopy done immediately? I had an emergency cesarean section and I am 11 weeks postpartum.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Colonoscopy is only done to confirm the diagnosis and can be done at a later time.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply,

How many days will it take for me to get relief? Will it happen in the next two to three days?

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have read your concern and undestand your concern.

You will get relief within two to three days.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

HI doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

You are welcome.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor.

Thank you for your reply,

I meet my obstetrician and she put a finger inside to check and told me that she does not see any hemorrhoids. I am scared, please help.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

You are suffering from piles, so please do not worry and continue the same medicine.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply,

Are the suggested medication safe during breastfeeding? I am going to start using them from tomorrow and I will let you know how it goes.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to Icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

The medications are safe to use.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply,

I had a bowel movement this morning.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

It is normal, nothing to worry about.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply,

I understand.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Good.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply,

My stool was fine yesterday but today however I feel the need to defecate poop but there is nothing coming outside; I just pass gas. It is a little inconvenient feeling. Do you think it will go away or do I need to go for a consultation?

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

The feeling will go away with time. I suggest the following for a faster relief-

1) Regular exercise, meditation, and yoga.

2) Increase water and fiber intake.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

So there is nothing to worry about? When will my stool be normal ? Is there anything serious going on?

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com,

I have read your query and understand your concer.

There is nothing serious to be worried about. Follow the instructions and take the medication and you will feel better.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for you reply,

Do you think I need to go for consultation for further check up?

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com,

I read your query and understand your concern.

I think you should get a colonoscopy to confirm your clinical diagnosis, but there is no urgency.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hi docotr,

Thank you for your reply,

I am nervous about the colonoscopy.

Answered by Dr. Jagdish Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

There is nothing to be nervous about; as we discussed it will be better with time.

Hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Was this answer helpful?

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

Dr. Jagdish Singh

Experience: 4 + Yrs

Medical Gastroenterology

.. short onset of symptoms does not point towards stomach cancer. For that, there should be other symptoms as well like vomiting, decreased appetite, weight loss, and blood in vomiting of mouth. None of above symotoms are present in you. You receive... Read full

Blood in Stools - Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Bloody diarrhea is a common symptom of gastroenteritis ... They cause diarrhea and red blood in the stool ... Read full

GERD - a Systematic Approach

.. is a common condition affecting more than half of the world's population at some point in time during their life. Read the article to know about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment .. ... Read full

Also Read Answers From:

Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case

✶

Health Tools

Safe Days
Calculator

Menstrual Period
Calculator

Blood Alcohol Content
Calculator

Early Pregnancy
Calculator @Home

View All Tools

Also Read

Coronavirus Variant Arcturus: | Omicron XBB.1.16 Variant
Arcturus is an emerging variant of the Omicron virus that causes various symptoms and spreads rapidly across the world. ... Read more»

Adrenaline Rush - Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and How to Control
Adrenaline is a hormone responsible for fight or flight response. It is also a neurotransmitter and medicine. It is also... Read more»

Fatty Liver - Types, Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
The liver is the largest gland in the body. Its primary function is to process the food and drinks we consume. and filte... Read more»

Ask your health query to a doctor online?

Ask a Medical Gastroenterologist Now

* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.