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Q: Blood stool and abdominal pain

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 14th, 2009

ive been having sharp pain in my abdomen, but it lasts for only 1 minute, and goes away, since that when i pass stools ive notice that i have quite alot of blood and its quite bright red.
Ive been feeling very depressed since and tired to.And feel my body is not the same.

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on April 15th, 2009

Colon Cancer Answer A6327

What causes the blood in the stool can not be told without further examination.
There are several possible causes for blood in stool. One of the most often is hemorrhoid. Ulcers in the colon might be causing this condition, too. Other more serious conditions have to be checked for.
Digital examination, anoscopy and sigmoidoscopy might confirm hemorrhoids. Colonoscopy (visual examination of the colon) might confirm or rule out colon ulcers or some more serious conditions.
The treatment that might be suggested would depend on the results from the examination.

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