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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Blood when defecting. Emergency?
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Blood when defecting. Emergency?
by everq, Aug 05, 2009 01:24PM
Hi.
About three weeks ago, I started bleeding when I defecate. This has happened before, but it just happens once every few months or years, so I make nothing of it. However, this time, it has gone on almost continuously for the better part of the past three weeks. There is always at least a little blood, sometimes little chunks of blood, sometimes all the water in the toilet is red. I'm wondering, is this something that maybe I should rush to the doctor about? What kind of doctor should I see? Thank you in advance.
About three weeks ago, I started bleeding when I defecate. This has happened before, but it just happens once every few months or years, so I make nothing of it. However, this time, it has gone on almost continuously for the better part of the past three weeks. There is always at least a little blood, sometimes little chunks of blood, sometimes all the water in the toilet is red. I'm wondering, is this something that maybe I should rush to the doctor about? What kind of doctor should I see? Thank you in advance.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Aug 16, 2009 04:39AM
, Aug 16, 2009 04:39AM
Hi,
The causes of bleeding per rectum include hemorrhoids, anal fissure, diverticulosis, colitis, malignancy, polyps and angiodysplasia.
In your case hemorrhoids are more likley.
Anoproctoscopy may be done for evaluation.
The causes of bleeding per rectum include hemorrhoids, anal fissure, diverticulosis, colitis, malignancy, polyps and angiodysplasia.
In your case hemorrhoids are more likley.
Anoproctoscopy may be done for evaluation.
Member Comments (2)
by aar1151, Aug 07, 2009 08:23PM
To: everq
I have had ulcerative colitus for abour 35 years. It might only be hemorrhoids but it could be colitus. You need to see a gastroenterologist. Good luck. aar1151
