Blood in the stool?

[ronroush7]

I just noticed some blood in my stool. It was probably larger than a dime. Should I call doctor?

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

The stool was or the blood was larger than a dime? If you're talking about the stool, then I'd say YES!!! But, if it's the blood I'll have a few more questions for you...

 

[ronroush7]

I have a one fifteen appointment with the doctor tomorrow. The blood was larger than a dime

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

I would ask them about it tomorrow. Do you regularly get any blood with your bm's? If not, I would also ask them. I'd think that the blood would mean there's some inflammation somewhere. But, not panic mode quite yet.

I get blood off and on with my ulcerative proctitis along with some dripping blood. Mine will come mostly from stress or something I ate. I don't like it. But, it's something I have to keep a watch on and if I pass too much then it's time to contact my doctor.

I'd keep a watch on that blood though Ron. If you get continued dripping blood or are loosing too much blood, then I wouldn't hesitate to call. But, otherwise I'm just thankful to hear that you'll be going in tomorrow anyway. I hope this helps some. Xxxx

 

[ronroush7]

Thanks. I had bloodwork done yesterday. The PA from the infectious disesase doctor's office told me that my inflammation level was in the medium range of normal.

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[Mike58]

Ron,
Other than the post, how are things going for you? Didn't you just have a surgery? My memory isn't what it used to be. I spent half of March in the hospital so I sort of lost track of people.
I can only hope that your inflammation remains in the normal range and that you get some time to heal a little.

My GI doc told me I'm in remission as they don't see any active inflammation on my most current MRE. He still can't figure out the chronic D or the pain in my left side. I guess I can save all that for the Mayo later this summer.

Best regards,
Mike

ps. I get blood when I wipe. I am sure it's from a fissure.

 

[ronroush7]

Thanks, Mike. I am a little sore where they did a graph on my thigh.

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[ronroush7]

The doctors are pleased with how I look after surgery.

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