Rochester, NY
A 17-year-old female asked:
I feel like i've had the body flu for awhile now.... there's blood in my stool and mucus when wipe. i always feel light headed like i'm gonna pass out?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Elden Randanswered
Cardiology 22 years experience
Go In Now: Blood in the stool is a reason to get prompt medical evaluation.
Also, if you have a gastrointestinal bug which causes bloody stools, again is a reason to go in for an evaluation. Only a few causes of gastroenteritis have bloody stool as a finding and may need antibiotics.
Lightheadedness/almost passing out could represent blood loss, or more commonly significant dehydration.
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Last updated Apr 24, 2017
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