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I have taken too many pain pills for my knee .my last bowel movement there was blood. i stopped all pain meds & have had no blood since. am i ok?

Q: i have taken too many pain pills for my knee .my last bowel movement there was blood. i stopped all pain meds & have had no blood since. am i ok?

: If not in pain anymore, you are OK. It is possible that some of the pain meds have caused the rectal bleeding, let your prescriber know.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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If not in pain anymore, you are OK. It is possible that some of the pain meds have caused the rectal bleeding, let your prescriber know.

Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

I have taken too many pain pills for my knee .my last bowel movement there was blood. i stopped all pain meds & have had no blood since. am i ok?

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