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Blood in stool
I have been facing issues of blood in stool from last 3 years.. stomach not getting clear from last 1 week... No weight loss... Anemia 8.8 hemoglobin.. is it hemorrhoids
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NOT something to assume as only Hemorrhoids
Possibilities include,
Hemorrhoids (common)
Anal fissure
Inflammatory bowel disease
And also need to rule out colon cancer due to anemia
Take iron supplements
High fiber diet + fluids
Avoid straining
Next Steps
Colonoscopy (very important)
CBC, iron studies
Stool occult blood test
LFT, RFT
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