Question 1

blood in stool, conspation, musuc after gallbladder surgery. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Constipation is common post surgery, especially with the use of narcotic pain medications.  This can lead to excessive mucous production and could cause bleeding hemorrhoids or a tear called an anal fissure.  All GI bleeding should be investigated to some degree, however, as rectal bleeding is never normal.  You should discuss this with your doctor or surgeon.

Question 2

recently found out i have gallstones,  when i have a bowl movement i have quite a bit of pain by gallbladder. normal?  blood in stool and anal pain.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: gallstones typically will cause pain in upper R abdomen or center of abdomen specifically after eating fatty foods. This pain is not related to pain with BMs. Might you be constipated? If you are bearing down to pass hard stools, that may be the source of abdominal pain, anal pain and bleeding.  Increase fiber by eating more green veggies and drink more water.

Question 3

sporadic red blood in stool, got my gallbladder removed late last year. pain lower left abdomen. doing stool test from doctor with a kit but.thoughts?

Accepted Answer

THOUGHTS??: are CLEAR ....you need to have a complete evaluation by awho can look for the Board Certified Gastroenterologist who can take a look and find out why you are bleeding!! 
BTW this has NOTHING to do with your Gallbladder!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

is it common to have blood in my stools after a gallbladder surgery? i am constipated and wanted to know if it can be hemroids or if i should consult

Accepted Answer

NO!: It is NOT common to have blood in stools after Gallbladder surgery...and the source of this blood must be determined by "hands on" testing!!  Contact your PCP as soon as practicable..

Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 5

fistulotomy & lis done. short colonoscopy-normal. after 1.5 month from surgery bowl movement small amount of blood in stool and little mucus.normal?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you have kept stools soft for at least 6 weeks following your procedure then the majority of healing should be done. If you have been constipated due to pain medications then you may have caused some minor bleeding. Keep stools soft for at least 3 months following such a procedure.

Question 6

positive for blood in stool. dr. won't do colonoscopy because i'm not a candidate for surgery. (have stage 3b lung cancer & severe copd)  any suggesti?

Accepted Answer

See another doc!: Heme pos stool may be from a polyp, removable by colonoscopy, or other benign source. Colonsocopy may be possiible for you without sedation, if that is what worries him/you, and there are many other possible sources for your heme + stool that may not require surgery. The "ostrich technique" (burying your head in the sand so the problem will go away!) is rarely helpful in this case. Ct colonography.

Question 7

stomach cramping, diarrhea up to 10 times a day, nausea, dr found occult blood in stool and mucous, high esr. gallbladder ultrasound next week. grandma has ibs brother has uc. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

UC: Sounds like you should have a colonoscopy to rule out inflammatory bowel disease such as your brother has.

Question 8

i get blood in stool after drinking, why?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Blood in the stool is often a serious problem and msut be investigated as the cause can be simple as hemorrhoids or something very serious like cancer of the rectum or large intestine. So do not ignore it. Alchol itself is unlikely to be a direct cause, yet it can cause gastritis or stomach ulcers which tend to bleed. So better find out what is wrong before you get into a swerious or lifethreaten.

Question 9

blood in stool after drinking last night?

Accepted Answer

Blood in stool: Blood in stool is abnormal and must be explained. If it's a tiny amount of bright red blood not mixed with stool,most likely hemorrhoids or an anal fissure caused it. If there is much blood mixed with stool more serious possibilities include diverticulosis, inflammatory bowel disease or a growth in the colon. For persistent, heavy bleeding evaluation in the hospital emergency room is needed.

Question 10

is it normal to have blood in stool after colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: During a colonoscopy, your surgeon or gastroenterologist may have taken biospies or removed polyps.  These will occasionally bleed, and result in blood in your stools.  If the bleeding is associated with significant abdominal pain and cramping, notify your doctor immediately.

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Blood in stool, conspation, musuc after gallbladder surgery. is it normal?

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Recently found out i have gallstones, when i have a bowl movement i have quite a bit of pain by gallbladder. normal? blood in stool and anal pain.

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Sporadic red blood in stool, got my gallbladder removed late last year. pain lower left abdomen. doing stool test from doctor with a kit but.thoughts?

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Is it common to have blood in my stools after a gallbladder surgery? i am constipated and wanted to know if it can be hemroids or if i should consult

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Fistulotomy & lis done. short colonoscopy-normal. after 1.5 month from surgery bowl movement small amount of blood in stool and little mucus.normal?

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Positive for blood in stool. dr. won't do colonoscopy because i'm not a candidate for surgery. (have stage 3b lung cancer & severe copd) any suggesti?

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Stomach cramping, diarrhea up to 10 times a day, nausea, dr found occult blood in stool and mucous, high esr. gallbladder ultrasound next week. grandma has ibs brother has uc. what could be the cause?

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I get blood in stool after drinking, why?

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Blood in stool after drinking last night?

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Is it normal to have blood in stool after colonoscopy?

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