Lately a... friend of mine, has been staining a bit when she has bowel movement. It was no alarm for her because it had happened before. However, today she went and there was a blood clot of maybe half a cubic inch. It kind of burns when she cleans herself a little. Is this just regular hemorroids or should she be worried? Is there any overthecounter medicine she could take...? Please she's a little freaked out, no demeaning answers or innapropiate comments.
Answer:
When To Call a Doctor
Common symptoms of hemorrhoids may indicate other serious health problems. Colon or rectal cancer and other conditions have many of the same symptoms as hemorrhoids. You should call your health professional if:
Rectal bleeding occurs that is not associated with trying to pass stools.
Stools become more narrow than usual (may be no wider than a pencil).
You cannot pass stools, or you have diarrhea with abdominal bloating.
Stools are black or tarry.
Any unusual material seeps from the anus.
Fever accompanies bloody stools or what you think may be hemorrhoids.
A lump or bulge that is not tender and does not go away develops at the anal opening.
If you have hemorrhoids, call your health professional if:
Moderate rectal pain lasts longer than 1 week after home treatment.
Pain or swelling is severe.
Tissue from inside the body bulges from the anus and does not return to normal after 3 to 7 days of home treatment.
A lump inside the anus becomes bigger or more painful.
If rectal bleeding becomes heavy or changes color (such as from bright red to dark red), or if stools change color (from brown to maroon or black), you should be evaluated by your health professional.
Watchful Waiting
If you are younger than age 50 and occasionally have minimal rectal bleeding (bright red blood seen mainly on toilet paper) from hemorrhoids, you may try home treatment for a week or two if you are reasonably certain that the bleeding is caused by one of the following:
Straining to pass stools
A known injury to the anus
See the Home Treatment section of this topic for more information.
In most cases, bleeding caused by hemorrhoids should stop after 2 to 3 days. Continue home treatment to prevent bleeding from recurring. Call your health professional if bleeding:
Persists for more than 1 week without improvement.
Recurs.
Occurs when there is no reason to expect it.
If you are older than age 50 or have a family history of colon cancer, it is a good idea to consult your health professional any time you have new rectal bleeding, notice blood on your stools, have changes in bowel habits, or have anal pain. These symptoms may be signs of colon cancer or other conditions. Your health professional may recommend screening tests to see if you have a more serious problem. See the Exams and Tests section of this topic.
Who To See
The following professionals can evaluate and treat hemorrhoids:
Family medicine doctor
Internist
Nurse practitioner
Physician assistant
Obstetrician
Gynecologist
General surgeon
If medical treatment or surgery is necessary, you may be referred to a:
Gastroenterologist.
General or colorectal surgeon.
Doctor who specializes in problems affecting the rectum and anus (proctologist).
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She needs to see a doctor. You cannot determine that kind of medical condition from just knowing that information. It could be a few things. I have been in the medical field and have seen different things from that cenario.
I, personally, would go to the ER! If the blood clot was as big as your saying I am sure "she" should get a professionals advice.
Blood in the bowel is never a good thing, If the blood is a light red it means that it could be from a hemorroid or from close to teh surface, if it is a drak red it sometimes means that is from deep in teh colon. The only real way to find out is to see a doctor and fast. I had dark blood in my bowel and it was from a blocked colon from a tumor. Your friend needs to see a doctor now. do not delay it could be the difference between life and death!
Common Sense:
She should run to a DR!!
Obviously something is very wrong. She needs immediate medical assistance.
It couldbe a hemorrhoid or it could be something more serious. Any time there is blood present that has come from the bowel it needs to be checked out by a physician. She needs to make an appointment.
well hemorrids wouldnt produce a clot go to the doctor could be a sign of colon cancer
If it burns when you wipe it is most likely a hemorrhoid, try applying witch hazel to it several times daily. It's like the only thing that actually heals them. Unfortunately it sounds like hers/yours are internal so you can really put the witch hazel inside. Blood in the stool can also be caused by more serious things so if you are experiencing any other symptoms or are concerned you should alert your physician.
SHE SHOULD GO TO HER FAMILY DOCTOR OR EMERGENCY ROOM. SHE COULD HAVE NUMBER OF THINGS WRONG WITH HER.
COULD BE HEMROIDS, PALLOPS, FISCHERS, OF WHICK ALL CAN LEAD TO CANCER SO PLEASE YOUR FRIEND SHOULD GO TO THE DOCTOR.
It could very well be hemorrhoids. That being said, any rectal bleeding should be checked out by an MD.
The clot may be just some residual blood from an internal hemorrhoid/s.
Seriously, see a gastroenterologist or a proctologist.
Good Luck
I have hemorroids my self and they flare up occasionly. usually a little blood on the paper or very seldom a drop of blood or so. I have never seen a clot . It does burn also.
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