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[Monster.]

I apologize for the blunt and disgustingness of this thread how ever I really need information.

It appears there might have been blood in my erm..stool today. When
I wiped I saw what looked like a scarlet strand of blood. However there was none in my stool or when I wiped again. I'm worried something is wrong! Is there? I can't really tell if it was blood or not. Does anyone know whats going on? Also my upper stomach has been achey and it has been kind of hard to breath, are these related?

[losing touch.]

it could be something like polyps, an intestinal infection or something more serious. having blood in your stool isn't necessarily something to be overly worried about but you should consult your doctor. it's probably either nothing or something easily treatable. don't be too worried.

[Lottie]

Hello there. There are many reasons for blood being present in stools or 'blood staining' when wiping. These are:

- Haemorrhoids
- Anal fissure
- Fistula
- IBS (Irritable bowel disease)

Would you say it's 'fresh' blood? If it is i'd suggest that you go to your pharmacy and ask for haemorrhoids (Piles) cream. If symptoms persist i'd say go to your doctor and they'll run a few more tests.

[DeadlySin]

If it persists then you should go see a doctor.
It has happened when I was younger.
If it has only happened once and never again.
Then it's not something to be too alarmed about.

[Elizabeth]

If it happends again, I would go see a doctor. You said you aren't 100% sure if you saw it, and I think it is normal to happend just once.
This may sound stupid, but could to possibly be that you are starting your period and that not much has come out yet but that?

[LeapOfFayth]

Sometimes if you eat certain red foods (like red bell peppers) then it can appear that there is blood in your stool when it's only undigested parts of your meal.
If it happens again I would suggest seeing your doctor, but at the moment I wouldn't say it's anything to worry about.
If it is blood from the inside of your body I still wouldn't be worried because it's red. It's dried/black blood in your stool that you should be worried about It could be something as simple as a cut near the bottom of your digestive tract.

[glittermist]

It could be the result of constipation as well. It could be any one of the things already mentioned in this thread, however nothing is for certain and your best bet is to book an appointment with your doc ASAP, especially if you notice any more.

Take care!

[Monster.]

Thank you guys! You are really insightful, it hasn't happen again so if it does I'll make an appointment!

[krystal_333]

hi...if the "blood" you saw was bright red then it was more than likely caused from your bm being two big, hard, or rough. when this happens (which could be very often or hardly ever depends on the person and their diet) there will be bloody streak like marks on your paper. this is very common and if you find yourself having this problem then you should drink more jucies (such as apple) and water. if the blood you seen was dark red (almost brown or sometimes even black) then that means it is inner bleeding. this could be caused by many things etc: an ulcer, a virus, internal bleeding, etc....if you find that this is the problem then go see the dr. at once to get checked out for any health problems......hope this helps.........krystal