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Every time I have a bowel movement there is blood in the toilet

 
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Every time I have a bowel movement there is blood in the toilet on on the paper. I have to use 2 maxi pads all the time to catch it in between times when I'm not in the bathroom. I also have bowel movements 3 to 5 or more times a day which is normal for me. (Sadly my record is 17 times in 24 hours) I'm not constipated at all. I had hemorrhoid surgery and a colonoscopy about 3 years ago and it was just internal hemorrhoids at that time. But it's Sunday night, and I feel dizzy and it all just won't stop and it's been 4 or 5 days now. Do I go into the ER? Live with it?? I'm scared to eat because I just don't want to poop again! Help.

 

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Person's Gender: Female
Person's Age: 39

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Nothing. Just waiting for it all to stop.

Submitted: 270 days and 23 hours ago.
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Dr Brims :

Hello, welcome to Justanswer, I will try to assist you with your medical question, and any medical information you seek

Customer :

Thanks

Dr Brims :

How much blood have you lost in terms of cups?

Customer :

I'm not sure. Probably 1?

Dr Brims :

Okay, if you have lost that much blood you should go to an ER, you need a rectal exam

Customer :

But can they do anything? It's not a doctor from that field at the hospital.

Dr Brims :

If it is due to bleeding hemorrhoids you will need surgery

Dr Brims :

At the very least you may need a blood transfusion, so you need tests to determine how much blood you have lost

Customer :

That's what I was afraid of. Sorry, I'm alone and it's difficult to make these decisions sometimes. Would showering before going be ok? I freak about freaking out a doctor seeing this.

Dr Brims :

I don't think you should shower, if you feel dizzy you should go now

Customer :

Alright. Thank you Dr. Brims. I appreciate the advise more than you know.

Dr Brims :

You're very welcome

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