Blood in poop

[2babies]

Hello it all, I was wondering if anyone what kind of dr. do you call if you have blood in your poop? ( I'am sorry this is gross)But I'am not sure this has never happend to me before any and all help is great. Thank you to all.

[thomas01]

I was having (really gross though)fat in my poop and got it checked out.  I went to my GP who sent me to a gastroenterologist.  The GP can arrange most tests for you.  It could be a lot of things but don't wait too long out of fear to get it checked out.  I was really scared about the results and I am fine though they still don't know what is causing the problem.  They have ruled out some big stuff but I wouldn't have known that unless I was tested.  Go. Call your DR. now and make yourself feel better.  

[sparkeler]

Blood in the stool may occur as a result of irritation of the bowel during a bowel movement. It can also be caused by straining very hard, by an ulcer or a tumor in the bowel, by hemorrhoids (enlarged blood vessels in or around the anus), a pressure sore or ulcer in the anal area, or a low platelet count. If this is a first for you & your unsure you do need to see a health care provider.

[lilcountriegal]

The specialist for bloody stools is a gastroenterologist.  You would probably need to see your regular MD to be referred over tho...

[johnasse]

hi i would go to general M.D. and he will probably want to give you a few tests and probably want you to have a colonoscopy. was it bright red? there are many questions i'm sure he will ask to rule certain things out. Good Luck....

[torque]

I would call your regular MD. They will probably ask if it is actually in it, or if it is just on the outside. If it is on the outside, it could be something like hemroids or something like that. Call the doc though, anytime you see blood you should have it checked. Good luck!