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Blood in Stool

by greg wagner, Mar 04, 2000 12:00AM
Tags: stool
Over the past several days I have noticed blood in my stool that is bright red in color.  The stool is flat as it has been for many years (but no blood).  It seems to burn or feel like the stool is passing over sandpaper when it exits.  I also have several bowel movements in a day when this occurs.  I had a colonoscopy several months ago with one polop removed but all test came back negative.  Help!
Doctor's Answer

by HFHSm.D.-Gastro-rf, Mar 22, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Greg,

Most physicians will investigate blood mixed with stool by performing a colonoscopyu to exclude polyps or tumors.  Blood on the surface of the stool is usually attributable to a low rectal or anal cause.  Although polyps can be the cause other considerations include rectal fissures and hemarrhoids.  Fissures ,in particular can be difficult to diagnose
Member Comments (22)

by Glenn, Mar 05, 2000 12:00AM
I am not a specialist of any type, but what it sounds like to me is a problem in your rectal area.
I have been told that , when blood in the stool is a digestive (Ulcer) or liver problem, the stool will be black in color and have a tar like consistancy.
If I were you, I would watch my fiber intake.
It is not good to have to little or to much.
If you have GERD (Reflux Disease), I would ask my Dr. for Prevacid or Prilosec.

by Brenda, Mar 06, 2000 12:00AM
Hi Greg, sounds like you need more soluble fiber in your diet. With more fiber you need to drink more water. Try a bran cereal it works for me.

by heidi, Mar 07, 2000 12:00AM
I've had mucus in my stool for about two years.Now I also notice blood. What could this be a symtom of?

by Razzle - To Heidi, Mar 09, 2000 12:00AM
Hi Heidi,



Blood and mucous in stool is a symptom of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.  Please get checked by a gastroenterologist!



Take care,



-Razzle

by Carol Guilford, Mar 15, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Greg,



Blood in your stool is a symptom of aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet) poisoning.  I don't know where you are getting the aspartame, but it is in 6,000 products, not only diet sodas.  



If the shoe fits, please go to www.dorway.com and http://aspartamekills.com for more info.



And, you don't have to believe me.  Just read the labels of what you are ingesting (sugar-free mints, gum, vitamins? and indeed, the very medicine suggested to cure your condition such as chewable antacids.  



Best,

Carol

by Janis, Mar 20, 2000 12:00AM
EVERYTHING THAT YOU DESCRIBED IS HAPPENING TO ME. I HAVE HAD BLOOD IN MY STOOLS NOW FOR ALMOST TWO WEEKS. I HAVE HAD A BARIUM ENEMA, SIGMOIDOSCOPY, COLONOSCOPY, UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY, ALSO CT SCANS AND X-RAYS NOT TO FORGET TWO NEW TESTS CALLED A HIDA SCAN AND AN OCTROSCAN BOTH IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE. ALSO I HAVE HAD A SERIES OF URINALYSIS AND BLOOD WORKUPS. MY SYMPTOMS ARE ABDOMINAL PAIN WITH RECTAL PAIN AND BLEEDING. THEY HAVE FOUND ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH ME. I HAVE A SLIGHT DIVERTICULA BUT THEY DO NOT BELEIVE THAT IT WOULD CAUSE MY TYPE OF PAIN. I FEEL AS THOUGH THEY ARE READY TO GIVE UP ON ME. TWO YEARS AGO I HAD A SURGERY CALLED A LAP NISSEN FUNDOPLICATION, THIS IS WHERE THEY TIE YOU ESOPHAGAS AROUND THE STOMACH TO PREVENT ACID REFLUX. I ALSO HAD SURGERY TO CORRECT DELAYED STOMACH EMPTYING. I HAVE ALSO HAD TWO PRIOR HEMORROIDECTOMY SURGICAL PROCEDURES DOWN. BUT I SEEM TO HAVE EVERYONE STOMPED ON THIS LATEST DEVELOPMENT. I ALSO HAVE MANY DIZZY SPELLS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, SOME THAT ACTUALLY CAUSE THE ROOM TO SPIN AROUND ME GIVING ME BUTTERFLYS IN MY STOMACH. I NEED SOME SERIOUS ADVICE ON WHAT MY NEXT MOVE SHOULD BE MYSELF. I WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE FOR MY CONDITION AND UPDATE YOU AS I GO, WHO KNOWS I MAY RUN INTO SOMEONE WHO COULD HELP US BOTH. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.





THANKS JANIS





by lance, Mar 23, 2000 12:00AM
Greg,

     I am not a doctor but I do have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I also had blood in my stool. It depends on if the blood is bright red or dark red. Bright red blood might just be hemmhorids. Dark red blood indicates something else.  If nothing else is wrong with with you after tests have been done, then start taking metamucil once a day, but don't stop taking it, because it takes about a month or two to regulate your system. I have my IBS under control for the most part now. Also, stress is a MAJOR contributor to IBS and instesinal problems. But, DO go to your doctor to rule out possible serious illness. Good luck.

by JRF, Mar 23, 2000 12:00AM
Greg,



I've had an abdominal pain for about 3 months now but all the tests (Endoscopy, Abdominal ultrasound, HIDA Scan, CAT Scan, colonoscopy, and small-bowel series) all showed up normal.  The HIDA Scan showed a 30% gallbladder ejection fraction. My Dr. says I have IBS but I do not diarrhea or constipation, just a mild abdominal pain.  I also believe I have blood in my stool