Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Would an fracture or bruising of ribs in the back cause blood in stool? right side. 48 year old, male. non smoker.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: No, a back injury and/or rib fracture should not cause change in stool color. It usually has to be from something within the gi tract; bleeding into the gi tract from a gastric ulcer being just one example. Don't hesitate to be seen for it.
Answered 6/22/2016
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hi doctor, Is coughing up blood a sysptom of hairline fractured ribs Not like big amounts just on flemmy cough (green thick)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How do I know if it is a rib fracture or bruise?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it possible to fracture the Rib without any bruise or marks?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm wondering If I have a penile fracture I was having intercourse and I heard a snap but it was still hard no pain no bruising no blood in pee.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Bruise on top of foot, cramping and pain on bottom. Hurts to put weight on it and I did not hit it or drop anything on it. Fracture? Blood clot? Etc?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Pain in my left side (ribs/breast bone/back a chest X-ray says i've got a collapsed fracture to my d6 vertebrae gp sent me for blood test what's next?
25 year old male, blood work normal besides, ALT at 121, and WBC at 3. Body almost feels toxic, better when not eating. Red veins on the sides of my rib cage, discoloration almost like bruising around eyes, rash on both feet. Liver or Blood problem?
How long does it take for a fractured rib take to heal on a 1-2 month old infant? And would there be any physical signs such as bruising on the skin?
I have been diagnosed with a rib fracture or bruise as it can be said...What diet do I take to enhance early back to work routine?
Is there any reason to go to the hospital if i think I have a bad bruise or a possible rib fracture ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
