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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
IS THIS SERIOUS?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
IS THIS SERIOUS?
by am6920, Oct 03, 2005 12:00AM
hi. I have had hemroids for many years and never treated them. Occasionaly I had some bright red bllod. This past couple past months I have been constipated and have had in addition to bright red blood a much darker red clump of mucus. I have an appoinment in 2 weeks but am concerned this is serious or is it the hemroids?
Thanks,
ag
Thanks,
ag
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 04, 2005 12:00AM
, Oct 04, 2005 12:00AM
Can't say without examination.
Depending on your age, hemorrhoids may be the more likely diagnosis. However, any bleeding needs to be evaluated for diverticulosis, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer or polyps. I would suggest a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy for further evaluation - even if hemorrhoids are the most likely possibility.
This option should be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Depending on your age, hemorrhoids may be the more likely diagnosis. However, any bleeding needs to be evaluated for diverticulosis, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer or polyps. I would suggest a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy for further evaluation - even if hemorrhoids are the most likely possibility.
This option should be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Well, it came back negative for Crohn's as well, so my gastroenterologist has diagnosed me with IBS for the time being and I am going in for some more tests in a few months. He prescribed Librax for me, which has made a world of difference. Since I've been on Librax, I've only had diarrhea and mucus in my stool once.
I haven't seen many people on here say that they're doctors have prescribed Librax. I would recommend asking your doctor about it--it really helped me.
Im 22 years of age, i suffer with (P.C.O.S) POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME. and also DIABETIES.
Lately i have noticed bleeding from the back passage, but im not sure what to do. Its not painful, i thought i was mensturing at the time until i noticed there was nothing there. what do i do?
Gemma xx