Very Important IBS Question

02-25-2009, 08:05 PM

I was diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) about 3 months ago

I have a question, Is it normal with IBS to have some blood in the stool?

Just curious because I remember the doctor saying something about blood but I wasn't sure.

And if it happens I don't want to freak out if its part of it. I really don't recall what he said.

I'm just doing research on it and trying to find out what is normal with IBS and what is not.

Thanks

02-25-2009, 11:18 PM

No, blood is not normal. Blood usually looks black by the time it comes out; if you have red stuff it's probably tomatoes or something.

IBS is one of those sortof-normal diseases that a lot of people have. Drug stores have shelves of stuff for IBS people. I usually just drink a lot of water and play it by ear, and I'm ok. Laxatives are addictive.

Blood is serious. You recently had surgery in there? Or a cancer or an inflamation. I'd get it checked out.

02-26-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Walking Short

No, blood is not normal. Blood usually looks black by the time it comes out; if you have red stuff it's probably tomatoes or something.

IBS is one of those sortof-normal diseases that a lot of people have. Drug stores have shelves of stuff for IBS people. I usually just drink a lot of water and play it by ear, and I'm ok. Laxatives are addictive.

Blood is serious. You recently had surgery in there? Or a cancer or an inflamation. I'd get it checked out.

Bright red? No I haven't ever had surgery or cancer.

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