“Is rectal bleeding after he surgery an emergency?”
I had a colon surgery 2 days ago. I have rectal bleeding. Is rectal bleeding after he surgery an emergency?
3 Answers
I would call your doctor right away to see if you need to be seen in an emergency department
I am unable to answer because I don't know what kind of surgery you had. Also, I don't know how much bleeding you had. Large amounts of bleeding causing anemia or passing out would be an emergency, but trace or small amounts might be normal.
It certainly can be if it's large quantities of blood and you are symptomatic from blood loss (lightheaded, shortness of breath, chest pain, etc.). You need to follow up with your surgeon immediately to determine if the amount of bleeding you are having is normal post-op or not.
