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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Vaginal bleeding after defacating.
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Vaginal bleeding after defacating.
by Emilyinfl, Jan 26, 2009 08:07PM
On the 17th of this month I had my period like normal. And today I went to the bathroom and strained a little while I went and when I wiped I had some vaginal bleeding. It was fresh red blood. It was definately from my vagina not my rectum. I was wondering if this was "normal" to bleed like this after defacating? Or could this be something more serious? This has never happened to me before.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jan 27, 2009 07:30AM
, Jan 27, 2009 07:30AM
Hi,
Defecation may not lead to bleeding from vagina. Though you have clearly mentioned that it is not from the rectum, examination by a doctor is needed to look for lesions in the anal canal like hemorrhoids.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Defecation may not lead to bleeding from vagina. Though you have clearly mentioned that it is not from the rectum, examination by a doctor is needed to look for lesions in the anal canal like hemorrhoids.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
