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Q: What Causes Bleeding from the Stool and Anus?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 19th, 2006

im suffering from pains in my stomach under my rib cage and lower back, the pain seems to rise up in to my throat (dull Ache) iv been to hospital ones they say it could be acid or stomach ulser, iv had tablets for acid did not work pains are getting worse and i have now noticed bleeding from my bum and stool , what could be the cause of this

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 6th, 2006

Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, Colon Disorders Answer A674

If the blood in your feces was black, it is most likely that the bleeding originates from the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum. If the blood is red, then the bleeding probably originates from then intestines, including the anus. A gastroscopy and colonoscopy can be performed to identify the exact origin of the blood.

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