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Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:32 am
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:32 am
Instead of webmd-ing it, i figured yall would be a better option. My grandfather who is 88 years old has had what he calls "hemorrhoids" for probably a year now. Says he has blood in his stool... how long do hemorrhoids last? normal to have blood in stool?
i look forward to the diagnosis, boys.
i look forward to the diagnosis, boys.
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Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:33 am to Juiceboxwiggle
RIP
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:34 am to Juiceboxwiggle
Need pics for accurate diagnosis
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:34 am to Puffoluffagus
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Need pics for accurate diagnosis
oh God...
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:34 am to Juiceboxwiggle
Is he using any topical medication? Preparation H? If not, go get him some and some medicated wipes.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:35 am to Juiceboxwiggle
Once you have hemorrhoids, they don't just go away without having a procedure.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:35 am to Juiceboxwiggle
No dr here but gramps could have a fissure. Quite common but if it lasts more than a few days should definitely see the doc.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:37 am to Juiceboxwiggle
Not a doctor, but bright red blood would indicate possibility of hemorrhoids. Dark blood actually in the stool would possibly indicate a more serious issue inside the body.
That's what I've been told when I've had that fun issue.
That's what I've been told when I've had that fun issue.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:42 am to Juiceboxwiggle
Bright red blood on the surface stool is indicative of a rectal tear/hemorrhoids. Get some PrepH
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:43 am to Juiceboxwiggle
Could be colon cancer; he needs to go to a doctor ASAP
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:44 am to Juiceboxwiggle
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how long do hemorrhoids last?
Until they are treated or he changes the habits that caused them (i.e. red meat, too much throne time, etc...)
quote:
normal to have blood in stool?
Yes. But slight possibility that it's not just the hemorrhoids.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:45 am to Juiceboxwiggle
MANY people become alarmed when they see blood in their BMs and it is just hemmys.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:47 am to Juiceboxwiggle
they last about 2 weeks..
if the blood in his stool is dark colored, go to the doctor. if it's red, no worries. could be just polyps.
if the blood in his stool is dark colored, go to the doctor. if it's red, no worries. could be just polyps.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:48 am to Juiceboxwiggle
Straight up dick cancer baw
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:50 am to Juiceboxwiggle
Everyone has hemorrhoids. You have two sets internal and external and essentially they are grouping of veins. Some people as they get older the veins don't work as well and they can enlarge and become congested. Stooling may cause the lining to erode and that's when you see the blood in stool. It can be a chronic problem and may last for ever. If it's bothersome enough people get them removed (hemorrhoidectomy).
In general , hemorrhoids are painless unless one of the veins becomes clotted(thrombosed) which can make it painful.
If its painful and there's blood, more likely to be an anal fissure.
The other thing to consider would be something like diverticulosis which can be seen in older people and is also painless bloody stool.
Anybody that has been having symptoms of bloody stool should probably get a colonoscopy to rule out a cancer or rule in diverticulosis or other issue as source.
In general , hemorrhoids are painless unless one of the veins becomes clotted(thrombosed) which can make it painful.
If its painful and there's blood, more likely to be an anal fissure.
The other thing to consider would be something like diverticulosis which can be seen in older people and is also painless bloody stool.
Anybody that has been having symptoms of bloody stool should probably get a colonoscopy to rule out a cancer or rule in diverticulosis or other issue as source.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:51 am to Juiceboxwiggle
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how long do hemorrhoids last? normal to have blood in stool?
Not "normal" to have blood in the stool. However, less troublesome if it's bright red blood because that "typically" points to superficial bleeding not something deeply internal. Internal bleeding -- dark stool or black, tar stools point to bleeding in the colon or digestive tract.
Anyway, not a doctor but have had a bout with the hemorrhoids. The don't go away. They can naturally shrink but they are just idly waiting for the next strain to pop out.
At 88 years old -- sadly, there is nothing "routine" about anything medically.
Get him to the doctor and let them look up his butt hole.
Has he had a colonoscopy in the last 5 years?
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:52 am to Juiceboxwiggle
If any of the docs here went to medical school in Louisiana I wouldn't listen to them, all our med schools are terrible.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:53 am to cleeveclever
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Has he had a colonoscopy in the last 5 years?
yeah, i mentioned he should go back and he straight up told me that "the doctors ruined him"
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:57 am to Juiceboxwiggle
quote:that's normal with hemorrhoids
ays he has blood in his stool...
quote:they don't go away unless removed
how long do hemorrhoids last?
quote:yep
normal to have blood in stool?
This post was edited on 12/5/16 at 9:58 am
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