Question 1

53 y/o. feb 2019-may 2019 had rectal bleeding a few times a week no pain or constipation no blood in stool. blood separate from stool. today feb 2020 saw bleeding hours after using toilet. no pain. ate beef yesterday. 1 dr said possibly hemmoroids is?

Accepted Answer

Rectal bleeding: Common sources for rectal bleeding include hemorrhoids, but other causes can be the following: anal fissure, proctitis, cancer, diverticulosis, constipation, angiodysplasia. Hemorrhoids typically will resolve with increasing fiber in the diet and doing things to not get constipated. If your bleeding persists best to be seen and get a rectal exam.

Question 2

rectal bleeding, heavy bright red blood in stool and lower back pain. what should i do?

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You need: To see a GI doctor or colorectal surgeon, sooner rather than later before it becomes a life threatening emergency! this does not seem like something you should wait on for a few days to "see if it gets better". If necessary go to the nearest emergency room! take this situation very seriously.

Question 3

blood in stool rectal bleeding and alternating constipation and loose stool. is it cancer?

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Blood in stool: Suspicious but your age is in your favor unless a strong family history of colon or breast cancer. Likely another cause. I would see your PCP.

Question 4

when colon cancer reach a level that causes anemia blood in stool became visible or stool became dark or rectal bleeding has started am i right?

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Not necessarily: Slow bleeding from colon cancer can lead to anemia, without visible blood or black tarry stools. More often than not, anemia is the presenting symptom, especially for right sided colon cancers.

Question 5

bleeding in rectal, exam shows blood in stool & hemorrhoids, have loose stool, rare for solids. can i use miralax (polyethylene glycol) safely to help loosen impacted stool?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Use a dose (17 gm packets) daily, but also recommend you start taking supplemental fiber (like metamucil or equivalent) along with.  This will help you be more regular naturally.  Once you feel you have "cleaned out" somewhat - stop the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) but continue the fiber on a daily basis.  Also try warm soaks on your hemorrhoids, and topical creams with steroid (hc) may help, too.

Question 6

would colon cancer symptoms be present 10 days, go away for 2 weeks, then come back for a month straight? no rectal bleeding, blood in stool, black stool, vomiting, or fever - just constipation, rectal discomfort, and dull cramps all over the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

: While usually cancer symptoms persist and worsen in time, there are times when they improve temporarily either because of treatment or because of natural processes, such as having a bowel movement when partially obstructed, cramps may resolve for a while. Not a reliable diagnostic or activity sign otherwise.

Question 7

when is rectal bleeding cause for alarm?

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Any time: Rectal  bleeding is never normal, hemorrhoids, fissure, ulcer, cancer, diverticular disease. See your pcp.

Question 8

does rectal bleeding signify a serious complication?

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Sometimes: This can be a symptom of benign hemorrhoids or cancer. All rectal bleeding should be evaluated.

Question 9

what cause rectal bleeding during menstration?

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Endometriosis: The classic answer to this q is endometriosis of the bowel, an unusual problem.  Otherwise you may have a separate problem.  Anyone with rectal bleeding should have at minimum a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.  A pelvic ultrasound may also be indicated to work-up this problem.  What doe your gyn doc say?

Question 10

how much is to much blood from rectal bleeding?

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See your MD: Any rectal bleed should not be taken lightly. It can be as simple hemorrhoids or a sign of a  serious condition.
You should be seen by your Doctor and have  a detailed thorough examination and work up should be done based on the findings of  the examination.
So if you have bleeding from rectum see your Doctor.

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53 y/o. feb 2019-may 2019 had rectal bleeding a few times a week no pain or constipation no blood in stool. blood separate from stool. today feb 2020 saw bleeding hours after using toilet. no pain. ate beef yesterday. 1 dr said possibly hemmoroids is?

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Rectal bleeding, heavy bright red blood in stool and lower back pain. what should i do?

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Blood in stool rectal bleeding and alternating constipation and loose stool. is it cancer?

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When colon cancer reach a level that causes anemia blood in stool became visible or stool became dark or rectal bleeding has started am i right?

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Bleeding in rectal, exam shows blood in stool & hemorrhoids, have loose stool, rare for solids. can i use miralax (polyethylene glycol) safely to help loosen impacted stool?

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Would colon cancer symptoms be present 10 days, go away for 2 weeks, then come back for a month straight? no rectal bleeding, blood in stool, black stool, vomiting, or fever - just constipation, rectal discomfort, and dull cramps all over the abdomen?

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When is rectal bleeding cause for alarm?

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Does rectal bleeding signify a serious complication?

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What cause rectal bleeding during menstration?

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