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Question
Hello doctor,
Recently, I often have blood in the stool. Stools are slightly hard and bloody. I have a history of gastritis treated 2 months ago and duodenal diverticulitis. So, the doctor asked me, what is the sign of blood in the stool? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by resident Doctor Le Thanh Tuan - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What is the sign of blood in the stool? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
The most common symptom of bloody stools is caused by hemorrhoids with the characteristic of dripping fresh blood after a bowel movement. However, the cause of bleeding due to damage to the colon cannot be excluded.
Therefore, you should go to the doctor so that the doctor can examine and give the most accurate advice and your bleeding condition. The doctor will examine the anorectal area and, if indicated, will perform a colonoscopy.
Besides, you need to drink enough water: 2.5 - 3 liters / day, add enough fiber, abnormal signs need to be examined immediately such as: Continuous bloody stools, severe lower abdominal pain with fever, ...
If you still have questions about or have blood in your stools, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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