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blood in the stool?

by alex64, Dec 17, 2007 05:14AM
Tags: IBS, colon
I have found some blood in the stool since one week.
I had a test and it came out negative.
How is it possible? Someone happen the same?
Member Comments (1)

by Morecambe, Dec 18, 2007 09:14AM
To: alex 64
In my opinion you should ask for a colonoscopy.  Blood in the stools is never normal.  It can be caused my "minor" abnormalities but there are also more serious causes (but less likely) such as diverticular bleeding, IBS, colonic cancer etc etc.  

I suffered torrential diverticular bleeding about four years ago.  The volume of blood lost was life threatening and I required a total colectomy.  I am not suggesting that your symptoms are so drastic but a colonoscopy is a very comprehensive test which, if "negative" will put your mind substantially at rest.

Good luck
Morecambe
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