Blood spot in stool for a week

[ajee123]

Hii, I am having blood spot in my stool can anyone please suggest me that what are the stool test that should I have to know the exact reason.

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Hi ajee123 ,

Thanks for posting and I'm sorry to hear you are seeing blood in your stool. We know how alarming it can be to see blood in the toilet.

Please know, there are many reasons for blood in the stool, some are very treatable with medication, diet change, and minor procedures, and of course, there are more serious reasons for blood in the stool as well. For that reason, we always advise patients to seek medical care when they have blood in the stool.

Depending on where you live and your insurance, you may start with a call to your primary care doctor. And with COVID, that may mean a video or phone call instead of an in-person office visit. There are stool tests that your doctor can order and bloodwork that your dr. can do, and that may determine if they refer you to a specialist. Your doctor may take a medical history including asking if any family members have had colorectal (bowel) cancer.

Please keep us updated and do reach out to your doctor to get some answers.

~Nicole, GCCA Staff Member & Colon Cancer Connected Site Administrator.

Just a reminder - this group is here to offer support, share experiences, and offer our thoughts - but this is not medical advice, and you should always consult your medical professional(s). Additionally, for all emergencies, seek urgent medical care, never delay.