“Why am I passing blood in my stools?”
I have been passing blood in my stools. The doctor saw my reports and says there is nothing to worry about. But I am still wondering, why do I have blood in my stools in the first place?
7 Answers
The most common source is hemorrhoids, which typically bleed during or after passage of a hard stool. There are of course other possible causes so further evaluation is needed if you are anemic.
Blood in your stool can be caused by multiple things from hemorrhoids to cancer. I would speak with a gastroenterologist to discuss if you are constipated, what the blood looks like and the possibility of further testing (blood work, stool studies or colonoscopy).
I do not know how old are you, but even if you are young, due to increased colorectal cancer in young adults, any rectal bleeding or change in bowel habits as well as unusual and persistent abdominal pain need to be investigated. Attributing rectal bleeding to hemorrhoids, although correct most of the time, it could be an ultimately fatal misdiagnosis by the patient or his or her doctor which needs to be avoided in any circumstances.
Many times, blood in the stool is related to hemorrhoids or other issues around the anus, but it should be evaluated in the office by a colorectal surgeon to make sure it’s nothing more.
You should pay a visit to a colon and rectal surgeon. A rectal exam should be performed to rule out hemorrhoids, fissure, or polyp or tumor. A colonoscopy should be done for completeness.
Blood in stool is not normal. Commonly, it is from hemorrhoids, but you need to be seen by a gastroenterologist.
Please schedule an appointment with a specialist, which in your case is a Gastroenterologist. Don’t ignore it. You need to have the right diagnosis.
