Question 1

i think i'm having hiv symptoms because i'm having these painless ulcers under tongue that go away in 2 days then come back also blood in stool. ?

Accepted Answer

Get tested: Please get a nucleic acid test for HIV, even if it is for your peace of mind.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.  Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 2

what could cause mild gastritis not to heal w/ use of ppis? no hiv, normal ct scan, colonoscopy, blood& stool tests. upper endoscopy(gerd/gastritis)

Accepted Answer

Gastritis: Given your story this can be an infection, a reaction to medication or alcohol. A stomach that is not fully healed due to gastritis may not heal well even on ppis if one continues to drink alcohol or to take toxic medications.

Question 3

small amounts of red blood in stool and red blood on toilet paper when i wipe. can i assume this is just hemorrhoids? no other symptom, only 26 yr old

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Maybe hemorrhoids...: ...but you can't assume it. That's probably the most common cause, but other things are possible. Mostly not serious, but don't take the chance; see your doctor.

Question 4

what kind of bleeding is a symptom of colon cancer? red blood in stool, black stool, or both?

Accepted Answer

Both: or none . Bleeding may not be seen only occult blood  Speak to your doctor if you are concerned at the age of 19

Question 5

i'm having symptoms of blood in stool at 16 please help?

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Not always okay: Please see your physician within 1-2 weeks if you have blood in stool.
You need further evaluation.

Question 6

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 7

i'm having symptoms of blood in stool! could my insides be bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Not normal-see MD: Please see your physician within 1-2 weeks if you have blood in stool.
You need further evaluation.

Question 8

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 9

i've been having blood in stool for the past few days. it's painless and i have no other symptoms. please help. is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Needs Eval: You need to be evaluated. While hemorrhoids can cause blood in the stool or very severe constipation with hard bowel movements, it is very important other things be ruled out. Please be seen by your doctor immediately.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of cancer? blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

Too broad a question: Cancer at each site has specific symptoms.  Frank blood in stool is usually not a common symptom of even colon cancer.  Some common symptoms are weight loos, weakness, mass or lump in an organ, change in bowel habits, cough etc.  You may wish to be more specific in your question as to what type of cancer are you concerned about.

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Blood in stool hiv symptom

A member asked:

I think i'm having hiv symptoms because i'm having these painless ulcers under tongue that go away in 2 days then come back also blood in stool. ?

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What could cause mild gastritis not to heal w/ use of ppis? no hiv, normal ct scan, colonoscopy, blood& stool tests. upper endoscopy(gerd/gastritis)

A member asked:

Small amounts of red blood in stool and red blood on toilet paper when i wipe. can i assume this is just hemorrhoids? no other symptom, only 26 yr old

A member asked:

What kind of bleeding is a symptom of colon cancer? red blood in stool, black stool, or both?

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I'm having symptoms of blood in stool at 16 please help?

A member asked:

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 ?

A member asked:

I'm having symptoms of blood in stool! could my insides be bleeding?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I've been having blood in stool for the past few days. it's painless and i have no other symptoms. please help. is it dangerous?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of cancer? blood in stool?

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