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Possible stomach problems?
Hi I'm 19yrs old and for the past 8-9 weeks I have seemed to have diarrhea on and off for the past couple weeks and have lost some weight. I've gone to my doctor and she has made me take a stool and blood test. In the past(10 weeks ago) and a couple of years ago I remember having blood in my stool however I didn't think much of it cause it didn't continue happening frequently. Like now I don't seem to have blood in my stools but occasionally(randomly) there is blood in my stool. Should I be concerned with this. Could this possible be stomach ulcers or hemorroids or some other digestive issue? Should I immediately go to a doctor or wait until the results come back in?
Well the thing is that blood in the stool happens rarely!! Like the last time it happened was like 10 weeks ago. However, I have had diarrhea on and off for the last 9-10 weeks. Also my stomach has been hurting a lot as well along with some weight loss. Also what I find wierd is whenever I go toilet (release stools) I seem to have no energy afterwards. I feel really weak and feel like I'm going to collapse. Also I occasionally get this pressure pain in my arms and legs. Doctors have told me that the latter symptom is due to my anxiety problem. Also whenever I wake up I experience severe stomach discomfort and my heart beats really fast and I get these pressure feelings in my hand. Should I also be concerned with these other symptoms.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
You seem to be having dysentery.
It is an infection of the digestive system that results in severe diarrhea containing mucus and blood in the feces. Dysentery is typically the result of unsanitary water containing micro-organisms which damage the intestinal lining. There are two major types of dysentery: Amoebic (is caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.) and bacillary (Shigellosis, Campylobacteriosis, Salmonellosis).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysentery
Diagnosis can be confirmed by stool examination and culture.
The first and main task in managing any episode of dysentery is to maintain fluid intake using oral rehydration therapy. Amoebic dysentery can be treated with metronidazole. Mild cases of bacillary dysentery are often self-limiting and do not require antibiotics but severe cases require ciprofloxacin or macrolide antibiotics.
Other causes of blood in stools are hemorrhoids and anal fissures, aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis, polyps (small growths) and cancerous tumors (malignant growths of tissue).
But as you are having diarrhea along with the blood in stools,so chances of dysentery are quite high.
Pls consult a physician for the treatment and till then keep yourself properly hydrated.
Take care and do keep us posted on how you are doing.
You seem to be having dysentery.
It is an infection of the digestive system that results in severe diarrhea containing mucus and blood in the feces. Dysentery is typically the result of unsanitary water containing micro-organisms which damage the intestinal lining. There are two major types of dysentery: Amoebic (is caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.) and bacillary (Shigellosis, Campylobacteriosis, Salmonellosis).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysentery
Diagnosis can be confirmed by stool examination and culture.
The first and main task in managing any episode of dysentery is to maintain fluid intake using oral rehydration therapy. Amoebic dysentery can be treated with metronidazole. Mild cases of bacillary dysentery are often self-limiting and do not require antibiotics but severe cases require ciprofloxacin or macrolide antibiotics.
Other causes of blood in stools are hemorrhoids and anal fissures, aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis, polyps (small growths) and cancerous tumors (malignant growths of tissue).
But as you are having diarrhea along with the blood in stools,so chances of dysentery are quite high.
Pls consult a physician for the treatment and till then keep yourself properly hydrated.
Take care and do keep us posted on how you are doing.
Hi there,
My advice to you, would be to go back to your doctor & hurry the results. I am a nurse & know that any changed in your bowel motions need addressing. If your not happy with the doctor always get second advice from another GP. Was the blood, bright red or dark in colour? It may be haemorroids but depands on the colour
My advice to you, would be to go back to your doctor & hurry the results. I am a nurse & know that any changed in your bowel motions need addressing. If your not happy with the doctor always get second advice from another GP. Was the blood, bright red or dark in colour? It may be haemorroids but depands on the colour
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