Question 1

i just discovered blood in my diarrhea ?

Accepted Answer

Bloody diarrhea: This may be a serious problem.  
Report this to your doctor and get seen to have a diagnosis made, and treated appropriately.

Question 2

went to the er with a lot of blood in my diarrhea. they did a ct scan w/ contrast. there is mild diffuse wall thickening of the descending colon and parts of the sigmoid colon. also noted was a umbilical hernia 1.3cm. what could cause the blood ?

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Inflammation: The findings you describe is what inflammation or infection may show up on a CT scan. There are may causes of these findings that could be cause abdominal pain, blood and mucous in the stool, and diarrhea for example. To complete the workup, you need a colonoscopy for possible biopsy and and the colon can be visualized.  Treatment then can be started. I doubt the hernia is a significant problem

Question 3

i got 3 wisdom teeth pulled the 11th its the 18th and im having blood in my diarrhea i was put under general anesthesia is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: If you are having no problems with the extractions, than consult your oral surgeon and your PCP. The blood in your stool is not normal after surgery, but the diarrhea is. Changes in your diet and medications before or after surgery and the amount of fluid in your body causes diarrhea. Black or Tarry diarrhea that looks like blood is not normal. A fecal occult blood test by your doctor is needed.

Question 4

i've had diarrhea for a day and now it's just mucus and blood...what is causing this? how do i treat it?

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See gi doc: You may need to have a colonoscopy to determine if there is any colitis. At the minimum you should have stool tested for infections and inflammation markers. Hope this helps.

Question 5

i had a lot of diarrhea and now i have some mucus with a few streaks of blood in the mucus. is that normal?

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: You have infectious enterocolitis and blood can mixed with mucus in diarrheal stool and that is not uncommon. It can be caused by viral or bacterial infection. The condition is usually limited and resolving in 3-5 days. If you have high fever and symptoms get worse after 3 days, oral antibiotic may be indicated, especially if you were traveling recently.

Question 6

what could cause you to use the bathroom 3 or 4 times a day but it's not diarrhea and no blood snd no changes in the color ?

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Exam: Any unexplained  change in your bowel habit should be evaluated by your physician.

Question 7

i've noticed certain foods give me diarrhea for a day or 2, then mucus & sometimes v.slight bright string of blood, then fine.what can i expect at dr?

Accepted Answer

I think there may be: a couple of explanations. You may have been exposed to a food bacteria experiencing only mild symptoms of food poisoning. OR your mucus/mildly bloody stool could be an allergic reaction to the food. Either case suggests a visit/evaluation by your Doctor. Expect stool cultures, possibly blood work. I would put my money on recurring food allergy/sensitivity which, hopefully, tests will identify.

Question 8

recently blood in diarrhea why what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Blood in diarrhea can be due to numerous causes. 
Some causes are due to types of infections in the colon, other causes can include inflammatory bowel disease or perhaps bleeding somewhere in the GI tract.

This finding requires a thorough medical evaluation to help narrow down the causes and determine further diagnostic testing and treatment regimen.

Question 9

male, diarrhea hard recently. sometimes there is blood in it. help?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but...: Need diagnosis first. "Cure" depends on if simply just hemorrhoids/fissure or something serious. Have you been straining at stool, have rectal dysfunction, perform an activity that increases pelvic engorgement with blood or increases pelvic pressure (heavy lifting, prolonged sitting, etc.)? History of colitis, infection, rectal/anal trauma or high risk? Best to get checked--don't delay please.

Question 10

i have diarrhea and now all that is coming out is blood, at least 7 times?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctorASAP. This could be quite dangerous. Do it immediately if you have fever, abdominal pain, or are feeling weak or dizzy when up and around, even if it means a nighttime visit to an ER or urgent care clinic. Good luck.

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Went to the er with a lot of blood in my diarrhea. they did a ct scan w/ contrast. there is mild diffuse wall thickening of the descending colon and parts of the sigmoid colon. also noted was a umbilical hernia 1.3cm. what could cause the blood ?

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I got 3 wisdom teeth pulled the 11th its the 18th and im having blood in my diarrhea i was put under general anesthesia is this normal?

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I've had diarrhea for a day and now it's just mucus and blood...what is causing this? how do i treat it?

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I had a lot of diarrhea and now i have some mucus with a few streaks of blood in the mucus. is that normal?

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What could cause you to use the bathroom 3 or 4 times a day but it's not diarrhea and no blood snd no changes in the color ?

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I've noticed certain foods give me diarrhea for a day or 2, then mucus & sometimes v.slight bright string of blood, then fine.what can i expect at dr?

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Recently blood in diarrhea why what can i do?

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Male, diarrhea hard recently. sometimes there is blood in it. help?

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I have diarrhea and now all that is coming out is blood, at least 7 times?

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