Question 1

can malt liqour lead to bloody stools?

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No Relation: When you say bloody stools, this usually means bleeding in the lower part of your colon/rectum and many times,  it's just hemorrhoids but to give you peace of mind, have a doctor examine you for any growth in your rectum or anus so you can have relief and possible cure.

Question 2

can balsamic vinegar cause bloody stools?

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No: Vinegar is an acid that is weaker than stomach acid. So it should not cause any significant irritation of the stomach or intestines (which is suggested by bleeding).

Question 3

is bloody stools a symptom of crohn's disease?

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Usually not: Crohn's disease more often presents as nonbloody diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis more often presents as bloody diarrhea.

Question 4

what does it mean if my baby has bloody stools?

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Possible allergy: There are several possible answers but today in my experience the most common reason in the first six months is an entity called food protein-induced proctitis/colitis. It is often caused by milk or soy in both breast and formula fed infants. Constipation and certain infections are other but less common reason in this early age group.

Question 5

i have bloody stools, is this a sign of colitis?

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Maybe.: Colitis can result in bloody stools, but so can many other things, including hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel diseases, diverticulosis, peptic ulcers, colon cancer, & more. Depending on your personal history and age, you may also be more at risk for some of these than others. Bloody stools could come from benign problems as well as very serious ones. If you're having this problem, see your doctor.

Question 6

bloody stools post colectomy, should i be concerned?

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You don't : Say how many days post colectomy. Usually after colon resection you may see some blood with the first 1-2 bm's but after that you should not see blood. If you are you need to call your surgeon promptly and be evaluated. This can be very serious if not dealt with propmtly.

Question 7

what does light colored and bloody stools mean for a man?

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Not sure: Light colored stools are likely related to dietary intake, however there are conditions whereby the bile is blocked from entering the intestine and can result in tan colored stool.Bloody stools can be the result of many things (mostly benign, but can also be serious) . I rec that everyone should see a dr if they pass blood to make sure it is not one of the important causes.

Question 8

do symptoms like bloody stools go away quickly? or is it dangerous?

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Could be dangerous: There are many causes of blood in the stool, ranging from benign to malignant (cancer). Bloody stools can be caused by hemorrhoids, colitis, diverticulosis, colon cancer, and more. If a person has blood in his or her stool, it should be checked out by a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 9

stool was kinda black used something to brake it up and no red was in it. how do i know if it is bloody stools?

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Melena:  Melena usually causes black, tarry, sticky and malodorous stool. Stool Guiac can determine if there is blood in stool.

Question 10

i've been taking addrell for 3 years now and just this past week i've started having bloody stools. can these be connected?

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Medication SEs: Nope.  I am not sure why you would consider a medication you have been on for this long of time to be the cause of a completely normal and common human condition.  Most bloody stool situations are from hemorrhoids or anal fissures.  These can easily be evaluated and treated at your family physician's office.

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