Question 1

can palafer cause blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

No: Palafer usually refers to iron supplements. It can make your stool appear black and possibly look like bleeding but usually i would expect such a medication being used for people who have blood loss from other causes such as GI related diseases. Patient should see a local gastroenterologist if any signs of bleeding reported in the stool.

Question 2

what causes bright red blood in stool?

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Bleeding: Not much else besides bleeding.  If bright red blood, you need to see your doctor.  Most likely cause is hemorrhoids.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

can hernia cause blood in stool?

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No: There is no connection between the hernia and the stools.

Question 4

can taking asprin cause blood in stool?

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Yes: Fecal blood can be caused by Aspirin use, particularly if used chronically, in high doses, concomitantly with other drugs that may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. If you are having blood in your stool, the causes should be evaluated. Sometimes it just bleeding  hemorrhoids or fissures.

Question 5

why do pilodinal cysts cause blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

They don't. : Something else is going on. See a colorectal surgeon or at least your primary care physicians. Pilonidal cysts can certainly cause a lot of problems, but jot rectal bleeding.

Question 6

please tell me, could straining cause blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

Straining to have: A bowel movement can indeed cause bleeding from hemorrhoids or a fissure, especially if your stool is hard due to poor fiber and inadequate fluid intake.

Question 7

what could cause pain in intestine area and blood in stool?

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Endoscopy : Blood in stool can appear in two forms,in black and tarry color or red color,in red that means that bleeding is in lower intestine if black means bleeding in stomach and upper intestine,could be bacterial infection that caused bleeding,ask your doctor as soon as possible to do endoscopy to see whats causing blood.

Question 8

can straining too much on the toilet cause blood in stool? any answers appreciated!

Accepted Answer

Straining for blood: Straining to much in toilet due to constipation can be a cause of some bleeding due to small anal tear from mechanical friction of hardenend stools or hemorrhoids. Keep taking enough fiber in diet with vegetables, fruits (including dry fruit, figs and prunes) lots of liquids and avoid constipating foods (dairy products, banana, red meats etc). Take stool softners as needed.

Question 9

can constipation cause blood in stool if you press too hard, while your constipated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This would almost certainly be accompanied by pain. If it is not painful and it persists, get it checked out.

Question 10

can unhealthy eating (but not overweight)  like chips and pizza cause blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

No: most common cause is hemorrhoids. If you are exercising, you have more leeway to eat what you like.

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