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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Blood in Stool
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
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Blood in Stool
by JR2313, Apr 30, 2008 09:21AM
Im a 20 year old male. I've recently in the past month noticed some small blood stain when I stool. Not everday and sometimes not at all. Today I felt I needed to go and thats all that came out. I anal tissue is very tender and I want to believe it might just be a cut but need answers because it is starting to scare me.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Apr 30, 2008 03:57PM
, Apr 30, 2008 03:57PM
Hi JR2313,
Your symptoms are suggestive of anal fissures. Take plenty of fluids along with high fiber diet.
You need to consult a gastro for confirmation of the diagnosis and get medications for relief of pain. Surgery is the last option.
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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.
Your symptoms are suggestive of anal fissures. Take plenty of fluids along with high fiber diet.
You need to consult a gastro for confirmation of the diagnosis and get medications for relief of pain. Surgery is the last option.
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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.
A proctoscopy/sigmidoscopy might be helpful.
You need to consult your doctor about doing this test.
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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.