A Case of Bloody Stools
Q: If a 19 year old male has experienced blood in his stool 20 times, first lightly then heavily, what can be some possible causes? Should he see a doctor immediately?
-By Neeci
Reply:
There are many possible causes for blood in stools. We need to know
some more details like:
- Color of blood- Is it frank red, maroon, or reddish-black
- Amount of blood
- Any associated symptom like- Pain in abdomen, pain while
- passing out stools, any nausea, fever, loss of appetite.
You may also go through the possible causes of blood in stools.
Take care,
Buddy M.D.
I have a swollen left side by the hip
Any other symptoms, painful stools, history of injury, etc.?
lefthand side of my stomach is swollen have had some pain have lost my appitight but not lost any weight.
Needs to be physically examined for diagnosis.
A surface swelling could be a muscular one. If inside, other symptoms need to be observed. Whether you have any digestive problems etc.
You may read here about probable causes for abdominal swellings.