What color is blood in stool?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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You might see blood mixed with stool or blood at the end of passage of stool and even dark or black stools. Bright red blood usually indicates bleeding that's low in either colon, rectum or anus. Dark red or maroon blood indicates bleeding that's higher in the colon or small intestine. Dark stools indicate that bleeding from stomach most probably an ulcer. Sometimes, you may observe loose stools mixed with streaks of blood which is seen in infections like dysentry.

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My mom has been dealing with piles for years and the doctor recommended surgery. She's really struggling are there any non-surgical treatments that could help her?

Yes, several non-surgical treatments for piles (also known as hemorrhoids) are available. These include procedures like rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, and infrared coagulation, which can help shrink or remove the piles without surgery. Additionally, lifestyle changes, home remedies, and over-the-counter treatments can offer relief and help prevent recurrence

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I've been dealing with severe peritonitis, but the doctors can't figure out what's causing it. How do they usually find the root cause when it's not obvious? Also, why would a dentist recommend surgery for something like this does it connect to oral health somehow?

bacteria ,also dentist opinion is advised.

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I'm really struggling with this awful stomach pain and constant bloating. I was taking Digene and Rablet, and it worked for a bit, but then it just stopped being effective. Now I'm on Rablet IT and Asthymin, but there's still no relief. What's weird is that when I'm asleep, I don't have gas issues, but as soon as I wake up, it all starts again, and my whole stomach hurts. Drinking cold milk seems to help temporarily, but nothing else seems to work. What could be causing this, and is there anything else I should try?

avoid spicy foods and maintain regular diet

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