Hemorrhoids – Symptoms and Treatment Hemorrhoids, also called Piles may be another possible cause of blood in stools. The term hemorrhoid refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stools. Other contributing factors include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or […]
Infectious Diarrhea- Guidelines Infectious diarrhea is also called bacterial gastroenteritis. This is an acute condition. An inflammation of the stomach and intestines is caused by bacteria or bacterial toxins. Many different types of bacteria can produce the symptoms associated with bacterial gastroenteritis including Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus, Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium, E. coli, Yersinia and others. […]
Excessive Vaginal Discharge Q: Hi, for the last 3-4 days I get vaginal discharge while doing house hold works . I feel very weak due to it. Kindly tell me why it is so? -By Jyoti Reply: If the discharge is normal in color and smell, it’s just excessive in amount, there can be the […]
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 […]
Causes of Blood and Mucus in Stools Bloody phlegm in stools, that is blood and mucus in stools, can result from number of causes. Blood, as seen in the stool, can originate anywhere along the intestinal tract. The color of the stool can suggest the location of the bleeding, although this is not definitive. Black Stools A black […]
Common Reasons for Bloody Stools Some common disease causing bloody stools are: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Infectious diarrhea or bacterial gastroenteritis Hemorrhoids (Piles) Gastritis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) IBD includes: Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease The cause of IBD is unknown, but genetic factors seem to play a role. Chronic ulcerative colitis tends to occur in certain […]
Anal Warts Warts are a type of infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). They are raised, rough, flesh-colored “warty” appearing tumors that may occur singly or in clusters. Left untreated, warts around the anus may rapidly enlarge, taking on a “cauliflower-like” appearance. Risk Factors Risk factors for genital warts include: Multiple sexual partners Unknown partners Early onset […]
Anal Itching Anal Itching or Pruritus Ani is a common but annoying problem. It occurs more often in men and most of the time, no cause can be identified. Anal itching occurs around and near the anus. Predisposing Factors Factors that put people at risk are: Diabetes Recent antibiotic use Chronic dry skin conditions such as Psoriasis […]
Allergies, Headaches and Hormonal Changes Q: Two days ago, my girl friend was rushed to the ER because of difficulty in breathing. She has a history of asthma and skin itching. Until now she had no menstruation. She had 4 mouth ulcers in her mouth, headaches and a movable little lump on her neck above […]
Hormonal Imbalance in Women and Headache Q: Hi, my girl friend went to her gynecologist who ordered pregnancy test second time today. It came negative. The doctor said if she does not have her menses next week, she will need to come back for an USG. Until now she had no menstruation and she always […]
