A 18-year-old female asked:
do bright red blood found on tissue aft defecate means sth serious? especially since you usually have either diarrhea or have blood on tissue
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
Hemorhoid ?: The most likely source is from a hemorhoid but it can be from other causes including excessive cleansing when you have diarrhea. It is not a bad idea to discuss this with your doctor.
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Dr. Bachar Al-Alamianswered
ADHD and Autism 36 years experience
Read Red Flagg below: Should undergo additional testing regardless of age:all need colonoscopy :(minimal brbpr=bright red blood per rectum):
patients with fecal occult blood positive stools, .Patients with family histories suggestive of familial polyposis or hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer syndrome, a change in bowel habits, suggestive of malignancy, dark red blood per rectum.All above should undergo colonoscopy
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How are ANA blood tests related to autoimmune disease?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 49 years experience
One marker: Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) are one marker of auto-immune disease. There are sub-types of ANA that have specificity for different diseases. The antibodies may not be the casue of disease, but a marker of the disorder.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Is it common to have a sore arm after donating blood a month ago?
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
No: If you donated blood a month ago, you should not be having pain. This would most likely be from phlebitis or irritation to the vein. I would have someone take a look at this or call the facility that drew the blood.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What could happen from an overdose of blood thinner?
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Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered
Hematology and Oncology 24 years experience
Bleeding: If you are referring to warfarin, it can cause severe bleeding. If aspirin, bleeding and kidney problems. Be very careful with all blood thinners. One needs to be monitored for symptoms and signs of bleeding. If there are concerns, contact your provider.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Why did I have a near-syncope episode after giving blood?
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Dr. Theodore Ritotaanswered
Dentistry 9 years experience
Be careful: It is common to feel somewhat light headed after donating blood. Everyone reacts differently, but by donating you are briefly compromising your own circulatory effectiveness for a short period of time. It rebounds very quickly.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
My 22 month old vomiting and diarrhea. Should I take her to ER tonight ?
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Dr. Samuel Freedmananswered
Pediatrics 9 years experience
Vomiting : Yes if she can't hold anything down. Dehydration can be life threatening.
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