Question 1

have occasional red blood in stool.  usually happens with a large stool that can be painful when passing but not constipated. dr did a sigmoidoscopy and says he sees nothing wrong at all.  possible???

Accepted Answer

Irritation at anus: A large painful stool can cause irritation at the very end of the rectum causing bright blood to be seen in the stool. Eating more insoluble fiber- in whole grains and vegetables -with plenty of fluids, will help the stool become softer and pass more easily. 
Consider more- wheat bran, corn bran, seeds, nuts, zucchini, celery, broccoli, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, green beans,

Question 2

ever since giving birth, ive had blood in stool. i went to a gastroenterologist, & i got a flexible sigmoidoscopy, which showed i had hemorrhoids. it found 1 polyp, but after biopsy, it was a normal one. a year later, i still find bright blood. why?

Accepted Answer

: Were the hemorrhoids treated? Even if the ones you had were treated, you could have developed new ones. It would be prudent to see you doctor for a proper in-person evaluation.
You should take oral iron and multivitamins to prevent anemia.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

dad had polyps high risk of bowel cancer. i have blood in stool every time i go and mucus. constant upset stomach. had sigmoidoscopy but normal .

Accepted Answer

Not enough : Sigmoidoscopy is not an appropriate test to rule at polyps or cancer. You need to have a colonoscopy and you need to be followed very closely with GI specialist

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

i'm having symptoms of blood in stool after using preparation h, why is that?

Accepted Answer

Irritating the fuse: Preperation H may be irritating the already inflammed blood vessels prone to bleed. Cortisone suppositories may help those calm down. An evaluation by your doctor if not done recently would be advisable for bleeding hemorrhoids uncontrolled by simple measures, to see if limited surgical options like banding etc may be more helpful.

Question 8

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 ?

Accepted Answer

: 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 9

i have some blood in stool after constipation?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Though this could be from irritation or hemorrhoids, other more serious conditions need to be evaluated. See you doctor soon.

Question 10

i get blood in stool after use of aleve- when will it stop?

Accepted Answer

When you stop: Using aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen and other nsaid's. In either case you need to see a GI doctor for proper evaluation and diagnosis and treatment. This could be something serious that is occult and only aggravate by the aleve (naproxen). Catching something bad early is your best shot at having a good prognosis.

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Have occasional red blood in stool. usually happens with a large stool that can be painful when passing but not constipated. dr did a sigmoidoscopy and says he sees nothing wrong at all. possible???

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Ever since giving birth, ive had blood in stool. i went to a gastroenterologist, & i got a flexible sigmoidoscopy, which showed i had hemorrhoids. it found 1 polyp, but after biopsy, it was a normal one. a year later, i still find bright blood. why?

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Dad had polyps high risk of bowel cancer. i have blood in stool every time i go and mucus. constant upset stomach. had sigmoidoscopy but normal .

A member asked:

I get blood in stool after drinking, why?

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Blood in stool after drinking last night?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have blood in stool after colonoscopy?

A member asked:

I'm having symptoms of blood in stool after using preparation h, why is that?

A member asked:

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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I have some blood in stool after constipation?

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I get blood in stool after use of aleve- when will it stop?

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