Question 1

what happens if you eat toilet paper?

Accepted Answer

It can lead : To a bezoar which obstructs your GI tract.  It is not a safe practice.

Question 2

red blood on toilet paper when wiping during the period 2 months. what care should i follow up for 56 yrs old male, chinese, healthy.eat lot of fruit.

Accepted Answer

You will need to: get a colonoscopy to rule out colon cancer.  In this age group it is one of the most common signs of cancer.  Other things that can cause rectal bleeding include hemorrhoids (most common), rectal fissures, and other intestinal hemorrhage/ulcers.  Please see your healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 3

ive noticed red blood on toilet paper when wiping. i dont have any other symptoms of hemorrhoids or serious causes (itching, pain, weight loss, etc). since i am only 30, is this very most likely a benign cause?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe. Bright red blood originates from the outlet or near it. Big bulky/hard or stools passed too quickly can trigger a crack/fissure in the skin of the outlet. BRB is usually on the outside surface of the poop, not mixed within. These usually sell heal. Dark blood mixed within the stools is different and worth evaluating.

Question 4

poop looked dk. brown/black in toilet but normal brown on toilet paper. not tarry, wiped easily. no cramps or pain, no pepto or iron. i eat salad and take greens powder daily. should i wait to see if it normalizes?

Accepted Answer

: Visit this site for abnormal colored stool:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/stool-color/expert-answers/faq-20058080
Wish you good health!

Question 5

are unexpected weight loss and lower left abdomenal pain, and latharic behaviors symptoms to colon cancer? othe symptoms:-blood on toilet paper, 
constipation
tiredness
small caliber stools
pelvic pain

Accepted Answer

You : You have listed many symptoms that are suspicious for colorectal cancer, especially when they are found together.  A person experiencing these symptoms needs to see his or her primary doctor or a gastroenterologist for evaluation promptly to obtain a diagnosis and get proper care.

Question 6

is toilet paper toxic?

Accepted Answer

Good and Bad: There's good and bad to everything in life. Everything can be toxic under certain circumstances, but everything gets viewed through the eyes of risks vs. benefits. Normal, typical use of toilet paper has no unusual toxicity. Lots of benefits. What would you use instead of toilet paper? Would the alternative be more toxic? Would the alternative lead to many more poop-transmitted infections?

Question 7

why do i have blood on the toilet paper?

Accepted Answer

You need a medical c: A medical check up is advised as rectal bleeding can be a manifestation of serious causes like cancer although the most common cause is hemorrhoids. But only a medical examination by your doctor can find out what is the cause in your case. Do not delay it as it can become a serious problem if delayed for long.

Question 8

what to do if i found loads of blood on the toilet paper?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: It is wise to have your doctor to check it out. Usually due to a hemorrhoid which is swollen vein around the anus, or a tear in the anal opening. Either problem can be caused by constipation and hard stools. Hemorrhoid medications will help this heal along with stool softener to prevent any further hard stools.

Question 9

there's small amount of blood on toilet paper when wiping.?

Accepted Answer

Rectal Bleeding: That means you have bleeding from the rectum and it needs to be checked and you may need colonoscopy to find the cause.It may be hemorrhoids, colon polyp.Inflammatory bowel disease, constipation or cancer.
Any active rectal bleeding needs to be investigated.

Question 10

i wiped my butt and theres blood on the toilet paper, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

If recurrent then : Seek medical evaluation.  Causes of rectal bleeding can include: internal or external hemorrhoids, anal fissure, polyps, fistula, infectious or inflammatory GI conditions or in some cases, trauma.

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Poop looked dk. brown/black in toilet but normal brown on toilet paper. not tarry, wiped easily. no cramps or pain, no pepto or iron. i eat salad and take greens powder daily. should i wait to see if it normalizes?

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Are unexpected weight loss and lower left abdomenal pain, and latharic behaviors symptoms to colon cancer? othe symptoms:-blood on toilet paper, constipation tiredness small caliber stools pelvic pain

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Is toilet paper toxic?

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Why do i have blood on the toilet paper?

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There's small amount of blood on toilet paper when wiping.?

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I wiped my butt and theres blood on the toilet paper, what's wrong?

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