Question 1

What color is blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

You might see blood mixed with stool or blood at the end of passage of stool and even dark or black stools. Bright red blood usually indicates bleeding that's low in either colon, rectum or anus. Dark red or maroon blood indicates bleeding that's higher in the colon or small intestine. Dark stools indicate that bleeding from stomach most probably an ulcer. Sometimes, you may observe loose stools mixed with streaks of blood which is seen in infections like dysentry.

Question 2

Dear Doctors I am suffering from Fissure and kind of constipation also. I meet a surgeon and he told my fissure is not too old. As a surgeon he suggested surgery. But I am scared of fissure surgery as I heard it too painful. Can it be cured without surgery with medicine and all I feel burning sensation when stooling. Irritation feeling persist for whole day. Please advice me for necessary step which I can plan. Thanks Ravi

Accepted Answer

Please see a local gastroentrologist, physical consultation.

Question 3

I'm a bit concerned about my stool patterns. I've noticed that while in the morning it's more solid, in the afternoon and evening it tends to be flat. Could there be any potential reasons for this?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-Ray Findings

_Interpretation_

1. _Prominent bilateral perihilar vascular markings_: This means that the blood vessels in the lungs, particularly around the hilar region (where the lungs connect to the heart), appear more prominent than usual on the X-ray.
2. _Normal findings otherwise_: The rest of the X-ray findings are normal, which suggests that there are no other significant abnormalities in the lungs or chest.

_Possible Causes_

1. _Increased blood flow_: Prominent vascular markings can indicate increased blood flow to the lungs, which may be due to various factors, such as:
    - High blood pressure
    - Heart conditions (e.g., heart failure)
    - Pulmonary hypertension
    - Anemia
2. _Other possible causes_: Less common causes include:
    - Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs)
    - Pulmonary vein obstruction

_Level of Concern_

1. _Mild concern_: While the finding is not immediately alarming, it does warrant further evaluation to determine the underlying cause.
2. _Follow-up recommended_: Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor to discuss the findings and determine the best course of action.

_Next Steps_

1. _Consult your doctor_: Discuss the X-ray findings with your doctor to determine the next steps.
2. _Additional tests_: Your doctor may recommend additional tests, such as:
    - Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
    - Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
    - Computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest

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