Finchabald Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I just went to the toilet and i had a lot of blood come out to. Is this a serious problem. Does anyone know what it can mean. Link to comment
Dannysgirl Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 How much blood? do you have diarrhoea, constipation or hemorroids at the moment? Link to comment
Hope75 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Hi, You should call your doctor. It could be just hemmorhagic diarrhea, or something more serious. Is it bright red blood? Or more dark, almost blackish colored? Any abdominal pain? Cramping? Link to comment
Finchabald Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 its hard exactly to say how much blood. id guess about 1/2 pint but im not sure how much of that was pure blood. i dont have any other problems at the moment. Link to comment
Finchabald Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 it is very dark blood Link to comment
Dannysgirl Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Go to the hospital ASAP, you need to get that checked out immediately. Link to comment
Finchabald Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 its not that easy. i have agrophobia. Link to comment
Hope75 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 If it is dark colored blood it could be partially digested, indicating an upper GI bleed. You do want to go and get checked out now if you can. Link to comment
Hope75 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 its not that easy. i have agrophobia. Do you ever leave your house? Link to comment
Finchabald Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 not if i can help it. i normally break down if i do/ Link to comment
Dannysgirl Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 its not that easy. i have agrophobia. Could you perhaps call your doctor, explain the situation and have him come out to have a look at you? Either that or call NHS direct if you are not registered with a doctor, they can sometimes give you advice over the phone as to the most likely explanation for your problem. However its going to be pretty difficult for them to diagnose you over the phone. would it help if a friend or a relative accompanied you? Link to comment
Hope75 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 not if i can help it. i normally break down if i do/ In the past, what has made it the easiest for you to leave? Have a friend drive you? Do you live with your parents? Do you have antianxiety meds? Link to comment
Finchabald Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 i dont have any meds. it helped when a friend drove me. i couldnt handle a hospital. they terrify me. its too late at nite to call a doctor. Link to comment
Dannysgirl Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 NHS direct is a service in the UK that is open 24hrs, it is seen as an alternative to going to the casualty department. Why don't you call them - the number will be in your phone book and see if they think you need to go to the hospital? If so ask a friend to take you or explain the situation to the nurse and perhaps they could think of an alternative for you? Link to comment
Maria1980 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 humm try to put your fear aside and think that a doc is there to help you.. I know.. easier said then done.. but bleeding there is not normal so you should really try to ask a friend to drive you.. Try to force yourself. you are doing this for your health, it could get worse if you dont check it out.. Do you eat a lot of dry food? Maria Link to comment
Finchabald Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 no i eat a very healthy diet. Link to comment
Hope75 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 i dont have any meds. it helped when a friend drove me. i couldnt handle a hospital. they terrify me. its too late at nite to call a doctor. I can't say for sure, but this sounds as though it could be an upper GI bleed, which can be quite serious if you don't see the doctor right away. I know it's scary, but you might want to think about what is scarier, bleeding internally with no help or intervention, or trying to stay in control while you go and have it checked out. Do you live with your parents? It's never too late to call your doctor, if he is not on call the service at his office will page someone who is covering for him. It's important that you get this checked out right away. Link to comment
Hope75 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Can you dial 999 and ask for help? Link to comment
Dannysgirl Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Can you dial 999 and ask for help? Thats a good idea, they would be able to give him treatment at home and perhaps give him a sedative in case he needs to go to hospital. Link to comment
darkblue Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I had to use NHS direct once. I found they were very helpful. link removed 0845 4647 - Lines are open 24/7 They are also confidential and if you explained your phobia - I'm sure they'd be very understanding. Link to comment
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