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Hard stools
Since last one month I am having hard stool with burning and red streaks of blood at starting then soft and sticky later on
Some red streaks of blood also seen in stools since one month
What could be reason for that
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Please consult with a General Surgeon in your area for a physical examination and further management
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Hello,
From the history given, you seem to be suffering from chronic constipation, that might lead to injury to the anal mucosal lining. However, haemorrhoids or piles need to be excluded. Anal fissure , haemorrhoids and minor mucosal injuries are the three common causes of such presentations.
Remedy- Add fibres ( green leafy vegetables) in diet and try to avoid red meat and spicy food. Keep yourself adequately hydrated. Start taking laxatives ( isabgul ) daily at night . You can also take Syrup Duphalac Bulk 10-15 ml daily at night for 3 weeks. This will cure the constipation and also the blood streaks.
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Bright red blood may be due diverticular bleeding or hemorrhoids
Darker blood could indicate a colonic pathology
Tarry black stools could indicate a stomach or small intestine pathology
Would advise a usg abdomen and per rectal examination for now
Consult for further advice
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Delhi
You have anal
Fissure to due to straining and hard stool
Better to consult on phone for proper treatment before it worsens further
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Dr. Hare Krishna Pradhan
Clinical Medicine Specialist
13 yrs exp
Raipur
As per history given by you- hard stool since one month .red streaks of blood
Can be due to hemorrhoids/piles,sometimes chronic constipation and hard stool may lead to erosion of anal mucosa .
Diverticulosis may also leads to similar symptoms.
For that detail history and physical examination is needed along with investigations if required.
Meanwhile stool softeners like lactulose will be helpful to soften the stool.
High fibre diet and fresh leafy vegetables is also very helpful.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Fissure in ano
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