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Blood clot in colon
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sidney Vinsonanswered
Gastroenterology 29 years experience
Hemorrhoids: This is likely hemorrhoids or perhaps an anal fissure. Certainly polyps or tumors are also possible but much less likely in such a young person. All ... Read More
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Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
Yes: Colon cancer and polyps can be genetically related. If either of these are in your family or personal history, get to an expert and get regular colon... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Hello. : Hello. I can't diagnose the source of your blood clots. Although this could be from something as simple as hemmrhoids, that can't be assumed. Yes, you... Read More
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Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
Absolutely: No amount of bleeding should ever be considered normal and especially if you have a family history of colon cancer, you need to see a colorectal surge... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Depends: Any abnormal bleeding should be evaluated by a doctor. It is unlikely to be colon cancer. More than likely it is a hemorrhoid. Colonoscopy is recommen... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
Very concerning: You need to call his endoscopist immediately or if unable to reach go to the nearest hospital ER ASAP!! He should not have restarted the Plavix (clop... Read More
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1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Luke Hermannanswered
Emergency Medicine 27 years experience
Depends: Blood clots can form in a number of different scenarios- when blood vessels break from direct trauma clotted blood is what you see as a.
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Dibertanswered
Neurology 33 years experience
Blood clot removal: Blood clots in general are removed naturally from the body. The body has a system of clotting as well as a system to prevent too much clotting. Whenev... Read More
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4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 65-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Unclear question: How do you know that you have blood clots in the shoulders? Blood clots in shoulders is not a recognized medical entity. It may help if you describe t... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Foxanswered
Vascular Surgery 43 years experience
No: I assume that you mean to ask if it is normal to develop blood clots when taking oral contraceptive pills (ocp).
The risk of developing blood clots (... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sheila Calderonanswered
Internal Medicine 43 years experience
Prescription medicin: Blood clots are dangerous and a physician should be seen immediately. If the clot is in the leg a doppler test can confirm it and a physician will pr... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Phasoukanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
DVT: A blood clot in the deep veins can feel like a tender, warm, 'cord-like' structure with an appearance of swelling and redness in the area.
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4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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