My grandfather is in the hospital.  Has internal bleeding, only they dont know from where yet!  He's not doing too good! yesterday the put 2 pints of blood in him and today another 2.  They r running a bunch of test to try and figure out what's goin on?  Any one in medical that can let me know what could possibly cause this!  Also his stool is black and tarry, are these signs that he could have colon cancer?  and if so why havent they ran these tests a while back when these symptoms first occured?
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Colon cancer is a definite possibility.  They should have checked a colonoscopy when he first reported these symptoms, after he tested positive for blood in his stool.\n\nMore than half of colon cancers are curable, if that is what he has, so don't panic if that's what it is.  he might also have a polyp or something else bleeding in his gut.
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Try colace it's a stool softener, drink plenty of water...not too much caffeine. If you continue bleeding, please don't wait too long to see another doctor.
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I would see another health care type person.  No movement in a week is really excessive.  See another doctor or  try one of those colon health type practitioners.
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Could be just a burst blood vessel, as a result of 'pushing' too hard - if it stops in 2/3 days - you're fine.\nIf it still shows after a week - see your doctor immediately, this could be a sign of bowel cancer.
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OK, as the others have said, you need to see a doctor just to set your mind at rest. Here are some things to keep you sane in the meantime. If the stool was bright red, that is "usually" blood from close to the anal opening. Probably straining at defecation and maybe a small burst blood vessel. Happens. Usually associated with hemmoroids. Nothing life-threatening but still.\n\nSometimes a red stool is associated with eating fresh beets. That can scare you like nothing else. Has happened to me.\n\nDark red stool is very dangerous and you need to call in right away. That is higher up bleeding. Explain to the nurse or whomever. Get yourself in to the doctor. Do not wait. If the doctor you call cannot see you, keep calling until you can find another who will. It could be a number of things the worst of which is cancer. Now, are you worried enough? Good! Go see a doctor!\n\nBest of luck. Seriously.
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You could have an anal tear that may need a doctors help. I have bled there before and had to see a digestive specialist. See a doctor ASAP. Not to scare you but it could be a sign of cancer. This is why I saw my doctor as soon as it started.
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This is actually a fair question.  First, 'poop' is brown because it is a mixture of green and rusty red.  The red comes from retired blood cells that are being excreted.  The greenish yellow is from bile, a substance present in your digestive system.  When there is significantly more bile than retired blood, the poo is more green (this is my many babies have green poo, their bodies aren't old enough to have retired enought red blood cells).  Bile 'overload' is somewhat rare, but is not a health issue.  If you experience abdominal cramping, dark/black stool or stool that is very thin (perhaps no thicker than a pencil) these can signs of very serious medical problems.  But for now, you're probably fine. Regards :)
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I think you should call the hospital & ask your medical records be sent to your doctor,\nIs a colonoscopy the test you need? That uses a camera- like device to look in your colon,it may show abnormal growths like a polyp,In your\nintestines.\nthere may be low cost screenings available if cost is a problem \ngood luck
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Blood in your stool is a sign of internal bleeding - you need to let Mom know and have her take you to a doctor ASAP!
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hemorrhoids deeper inside the rectum don't hurt as much as ones on the outside. \n\nbright red blood can also be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. if you are over 50 or have a family history of colon cancer, you need to go to the doctor and have a colonoscopy ASAP.
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IT IS NOT TRUE that anytime there is blood in your stool that its a serious proble,, thats just not true. Did you recently eat chicken? Blood in the stoods is most commonly from eating poorly prepared chicken. THIS is the prime reason I avoid fast food and cook my meals myself. I never get the "poops" from eating anymore because I know for a fact, whats going inside of me. If youre having blood in your stool at MORE than one 'sitting' then I would see a doctor.  Most likely this is from food and I wouldnt be concerned.
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First of all, my condolences to you and your family.  I know first hand how difficult a time you are going through\n\nI'm confused about his prior tests; he went through "many heart tests" and no one picked up on his CHF?  What was tested?Was your dad persistant in following up with the doctor when the over-the counter meds didn't work on the supposed acid reflux?   Over how long a period of time was this going on?  Did he have other symptoms?  Did he tell everything to the doctor?  \n\nI don't mean to sound offensive, I know doctors do make mistakes, BUT we also have to be responsible for our own care as well.  So if, in fact your dad did everything he could have done and the doctor ignored him, then yes, you might have a case, but that still won't bring him back.
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You eat really badly and you need a colon cleanse.  Clearly you are putting a lot of bad things in your body.  That smell of death is not a joke.  You probably have some dead things in there-like bad meat etc.  Try organic and juicing for a while.
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He needs to go and get a checkup with a medical doctor.Based on his symptoms he could have anything from an ulcer,to low stomach acid,to diabetes.It is impossible to diagnos him correctly online.
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Me and my mother suffer from the same thing. I don't think it leads to colon cancer, but we haven't found anything that removes it. I guess there's some digestive pills and enzymes that help relieve it...i've hear it's dependent on stress.
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Go to the Dr. immediately.  My Mom had one and it turn out to be cancer.  Please go today.
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You know, my father have right know a colon cancer but he said to me I have never are thinking about it .\nIn my opinion, the faith move  mountains. Pray  all the time.   Tell him he can read...sing...slepp...go to the cinema....Go luck