A 49-year-old female asked:
Why does my rectum bleed when i pass gas?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
As above: Could be hemorrhoid , colitis or others , u may in need of colonoscopy.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
I have been diagnosed with a partially obstructing tumor in my rectum. Im waiting for biopsies to return with diagnosis. I am passing gas but very little stool and feel bloated. What can I do to pass stool? What should I be eating or avoiding?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
It could be from your being cleaned out by the prep before biopsy. If you are uncomfortable or worried call the surgeon to see if you can take a laxat... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked about a 22-year-old female:
Feeling of something big in rectum that can come out abit,even with straining,keep having urge to poop.Still able to pass gas.How to ease the problem?
Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Some options...: Colonics &purges are popular but should be avoided & can not be recommended (see earlier healthtap answers). Use of irritant laxatives are saf... Read More
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A member asked:
I've been having blood in my stool and in the toilet, my poop is regular and everything seems fine..Should i be worried? Couple nights ago in bed a had some really big gas passes, last night i noticed the blood..I think i may have torn my rectum or anus..
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Hello. : Hello. You don't necessarily need to worry. However, even though blood in your stool might be explained by some thing as simple as hemorrhoids, it is ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
I need to know if I need to go see a doctor or if I can treat this at home!!! I have been vomiting for about 2 days now and I am feeling very dizzy its almost like I could pass out at any moment but I dont! And Im bleeding through my rectum (bum)?
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Immediate: You need immediate medical attention as you are experiencing dehydration symptoms that combined with an active bleeding is not likely to get better be... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Can a bowel dysfunction intended as difficulty passing stool, anus tight, unable to pass gas and the feeling of not completely emptying the rectum, cause urinary voiding dysfunctions? I am about to get Lateral Internal Sphinc. to try fix both issues?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Yes it can. Before you get this surgery suggest try medical treatment and get a second opinion. Good luck
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Answered Mar 03, 2022
Last updated Dec 30, 2019
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