Could Blood in Stool Indicate Cancer in a 19-Year-Old?
Am I having cancer? I am a 19-year-old girl. Recently (on the evening of March 7, for two consecutive days), I noticed blood in my stool, and the blood is bright red. Last year, in May 2001, I also experienced rectal bleeding (but it occurred intermittently). Just like this time,...
Dr. Xu Ruihong Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it is more likely that you have hemorrhoids. Given your younger age, the chance of having cancer is low. However, colorectal cancer cannot be completely ruled out, so a colonoscopy can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. You should still focus on...[Read More] Could Blood in Stool Indicate Cancer in a 19-Year-Old?
Daily Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
I have been experiencing bloody stools every day recently? I have been experiencing a lot of bleeding during bowel movements every day. At first, I thought my period had started, as the blood comes out in a spray and flows, accompanied by abdominal pain.
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
Your condition is indicative of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. The possible causes, ranked by incidence, include hemorrhoidal bleeding, anal fissure bleeding, colitis, or colorectal cancer. You may consider arranging for a sigmoidoscopy to determine the underlying cause.[Read More] Daily Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Blood in Stool: What to Do When You Notice Fresh Blood?
Blood in stool! I have blood in my stool every day, and it's bright red and in significant amounts. What should I do, doctor? Thank you!
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
Constipation can often lead to the passage of hard stools, which may cause tearing of the anal mucosa and result in bleeding. This type of bleeding is typically observed as a few drops of bright red blood in the toilet after a bowel movement. You seem to be experiencing this situ...[Read More] Blood in Stool: What to Do When You Notice Fresh Blood?
Blood in Stool: Understanding Constipation and Gastrointestinal Issues
Blood in the stool?! Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my sister. She often has bowel movements every 4 to 5 days or longer, and her stools are sometimes blood-stained. She says there is no pain in her anus, so it shouldn't be a case of anal fissures. What could this ...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
You may be experiencing constipation with hard stools, which can cause tears and bleeding in the anal mucosa during straining. This type of bleeding is different from that associated with colitis or colorectal cancer; you typically notice one or two drops of bright red blood in t...[Read More] Blood in Stool: Understanding Constipation and Gastrointestinal Issues