Question 1

my 3 yo has had large stools lately. got over gi bug last wk. wears diapers. last night and today noticed small mucus tinged w blood in stool. worry?

Accepted Answer

Blood in stool.: If this continues would see your pediatrician. If it stops itself should be OK. Always better safe than sorry.

Question 2

2 year old with blood in stool and high fever?

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Infectious ?!?: This would be a common presentation for salmonella or shigella bacterial infections. I would have the kid seen/tested.

Question 3

blood in stool going on for 5 years, on and off stopping sometimes for a month or so, 23 year old, no other symptoms just blood. advice ?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Because of the duration of the bleeding, it is unlikely to be caused by anything serious.  Internal hemorrhoidal bleeding is the first thing that comes to mind, but one also has to consider proctitis, a polyp or an anal fissure (especially if there is pain on defecation).  Go to a gastroenterologist to get checked out.

Question 4

17 year old boy with blood in stool?

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Various things: Bright red blood can be an anal fissure. Blood mixed throughout stool warrants a visit to the doctor. Bloody loose stool could be salmonella or similar bacterial infection. Can also indicate a polyp. If persists more than a day or two see the doctor...And if accompanied by fever or intense cramping see doctor.

Question 5

when found blood in stool of a 9 year old?

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See doctor: Agree with Dr. B. Bleeding from any orifice, other than menstrual bleeding, is not normal and should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 6

im a 20 year old male. normal stool no blood in stool but when i wiped there was a fair amount of blood ?

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Hemorrhoids: In a young person, say under 50, bright red blood on the toliet paper is most commonly simply due to hemorrhoids.  However, colon cancers can occur in the rectal area and present with brigth red blood on the paper only.  Rectal bleeding in my opinion, should always be investigated by a doctor.

Question 7

23 year old female finding blood in stool after wiping . ive noticed it once the other day & another time now . should i be worried ? the first time it happened i should mention that it felt a little forced/like a tear while using the bathroom ?

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: If the blood is bright red it means it comes from near the outlet. Often from a crack/fissure in the purse string like closing mechanism of the outlet. The further up the origin the darker red &amp; a shift to purple or black blood would be because of breakdown. Constipation or bulky stools passed quickly can cause such cracks.

Question 8

occult blood in stool at 45 year old checkup; what to look for?

Accepted Answer

Occult blood test: Fecal occult blood test is done to see if you have evidence of bleeding in the GI tract. The sensitivity will be very low if it is done only once. The sensitivity will be much higher if that is done in 3 separate occasion. Your md likely did it for a good reason- eg- you have significant family history of colon cancers; or  there are suspicious sign/symptoms that have to be evaluated further etc.

Question 9

36 year old male with hypertension had 3 heartattacks, today had blood in stool and on tissue.?

Accepted Answer

? Hemorrhoids: Your description sounds like hemorrhoids but could be something more serious.  Go see your regular doctor.

Question 10

what do you suggest if i'm a 20 year old girl with blood in stool which happened a few times. the onset was 11 days ago and?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP or GI: See your family doctor first, and he/she might refer you to a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon depending on what he thinks the bleeding is coming from.

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My 3 yo has had large stools lately. got over gi bug last wk. wears diapers. last night and today noticed small mucus tinged w blood in stool. worry?

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2 year old with blood in stool and high fever?

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Blood in stool going on for 5 years, on and off stopping sometimes for a month or so, 23 year old, no other symptoms just blood. advice ?

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17 year old boy with blood in stool?

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When found blood in stool of a 9 year old?

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Im a 20 year old male. normal stool no blood in stool but when i wiped there was a fair amount of blood ?

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23 year old female finding blood in stool after wiping . ive noticed it once the other day & another time now . should i be worried ? the first time it happened i should mention that it felt a little forced/like a tear while using the bathroom ?

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Occult blood in stool at 45 year old checkup; what to look for?

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36 year old male with hypertension had 3 heartattacks, today had blood in stool and on tissue.?

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What do you suggest if i'm a 20 year old girl with blood in stool which happened a few times. the onset was 11 days ago and?

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