Question 1

it seems i only get fresh blood in stool for my morning bms. evening bm is fine. why is it this way?

Accepted Answer

Not normal, get help: Blood in stool is a warning sign. Brisk bleeding warrants emergency care. Causes of bleeding may be predictable (e.G rectal trauma), but evaluation is always appropriate. A rule of thumb (but not absolute): black stool means bleeding comes from upper GI tract; grape jelly stool from small bowel; silver stool from biliary tree; burgundy stool from right colon; red blood from left colon to anus.

Question 2

i get blood in stool after drinking, why?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Blood in the stool is often a serious problem and msut be investigated as the cause can be simple as hemorrhoids or something very serious like cancer of the rectum or large intestine. So do not ignore it. Alchol itself is unlikely to be a direct cause, yet it can cause gastritis or stomach ulcers which tend to bleed. So better find out what is wrong before you get into a swerious or lifethreaten.

Question 3

had colonoscopy in 2002, was fine. had one recently, microscopic blood in stool, can you get coloncancer within 10 yrs? 64 yr old female.

Accepted Answer

Absolutely...: There are several biologic pathways by which cells grow into cancer--this is particularly true with colon cancer. "interval colon cancers" are defined as presenting relatively soon after a negative colonoscopy exam. This phenomenon is well-defined & well-recognized in the medical literature, distinct from missed or regrowing lesions, & accepted as inevitable despite current screening strategies.

Question 4

i get blood in stool after use of aleve- when will it stop?

Accepted Answer

When you stop: Using aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen and other nsaid's. In either case you need to see a GI doctor for proper evaluation and diagnosis and treatment. This could be something serious that is occult and only aggravate by the aleve (naproxen). Catching something bad early is your best shot at having a good prognosis.

Question 5

sometimes i get the urge to go #2 and i can't. i give up and then a few mins or hours later i actually go #2 or it's just gas and im good. no blood in stool. normal?

Accepted Answer

: It's not normal if you're not able to pass stool. If your bowel movements are otherwise satisfactory, I don't think there's a serious issue if you need to pass gas rectally periodically,however.

Question 6

bright red blood in stool? should i get tested for cancer?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: While the likely cause of bloody bowel movements is usually benign, i want to stress that blood in the stool is never normal.  Luckily, the cause can be easily identified with a physical exam. Often times the source is right at the anus such as hemorrhoids or an anal fissure.  Occasionally, more ominous causes could be involved including inflammatory bowel disease, infections, polyps or even cancers (yes, even in young people).  My recommendation is to see your doctor to help guide the diagnosis and treatment.  Don't worry but don't ignore it.

Question 7

i have uc and my blood in stool came back my gi dr knows about it i'm havering a colonoscopy but what can i do for now i don't get it for a month?

Accepted Answer

Advice from your doc: If you have had blood in your stool before, and have seen a gastroenterologist, then some treatment has probably already been prescribed.  This could be medication such as sulfasalazine, other oral or enema medications including Asacol (mesalamine) or Lialda, or even cortisone.  Call your doctor back to make sure she/he doesn't want you to increase or change your medication before your colonoscopy. Good luck!

Question 8

hi i get a burning feeling in stomach and bright red blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities:: Hemorrhoids, anal fissure, diverticulitis, colon polyp(s), inflammatory bowel disease, GI bleed. See your fp/pcp for exam/referral. May need colonoscopy or ct colonoscopy to check for polyps or other conditions in which bleeding can be a symptom, especially if there is a family history of polyps or cancer.

Question 9

blood in stool for over 3 months, seen my gp , not hemorrhoid or palips, cant get treatment over holiday?

Accepted Answer

GI bleeding: Yes, go to your emergency room or to an Urgent Care center for emergency care.  After that, follow up w/a gastroenterologist.   Peace and good health.

Question 10

reasons for bright red blood in stool? can diet coke and beer cause it.  i drink too much of both.  i also only get blood when i need to go urgently.

Accepted Answer

No: Bright red blood usually means it is a problem right in the rectal ampulla, the very bottom of the GI tract. It is usually caused by hemorrhoids or fissures, although it could also be a polyp, and could also be inflammatory bowel disease. Any blood in stool needs investigation. See your pcp and/or get a referral to a GI specialist. You need a full exam. Too much beer is bad for you - talk to md.

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It seems i only get fresh blood in stool for my morning bms. evening bm is fine. why is it this way?

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I get blood in stool after drinking, why?

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Had colonoscopy in 2002, was fine. had one recently, microscopic blood in stool, can you get coloncancer within 10 yrs? 64 yr old female.

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I get blood in stool after use of aleve- when will it stop?

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Sometimes i get the urge to go #2 and i can't. i give up and then a few mins or hours later i actually go #2 or it's just gas and im good. no blood in stool. normal?

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Bright red blood in stool? should i get tested for cancer?

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I have uc and my blood in stool came back my gi dr knows about it i'm havering a colonoscopy but what can i do for now i don't get it for a month?

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Hi i get a burning feeling in stomach and bright red blood in stool?

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Blood in stool for over 3 months, seen my gp , not hemorrhoid or palips, cant get treatment over holiday?

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Reasons for bright red blood in stool? can diet coke and beer cause it. i drink too much of both. i also only get blood when i need to go urgently.

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