Is a large amount of blood from the bowels with a morning movement something to be greatly concerned about?
Patient is 42 with a very ordinary diet, no known blood disorders.
Took two cod liver oil softgels before bed.
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Hi sdekw,
I haven't really got enough information to make a positive decision on the cause of this.
However working on what you have said, it sounds as though the patient had been constipated. Even with the cod liver oil the stools could have been hard and difficult to pass.
This makes me think that it could be haemorrhoids. if there aren't ant vi sable then they could be internal. If they are internal, they gather around the inside of the anus making the opening smaller.
The large stool forcing it open plus the straining of trying to pass it would definitely have caused bleeding. Itching following a bowel action is also common.
Sorry i can't be more helpful, but if in any doubt see a doctor for a positive diagnosis.
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What is the name of the hand movement disorder that starts with an A?
There is a disorder that starts with the letter A , and it affects the movement of the muscles in both the hands and feet. I know this is a very broad description, but i cannot find out what its called. Does any know? I think its something like "arthi", but its not Arthritis. Can someone help me?? 10 points to the best/correct answer! Thank you!! :)
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Ataxia? (
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Does anyone know of any dating sites for people with Parkinson's or other movement disorders ???
I dont know, but I promise you, its a great idea since people with those disorders have some significant and specific concerns that few others would truly understand. (
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Question about Benztropine/Cogentin? (Meds for Parkinsons and other movement disorders)?
My vision is blurry, how long will this last? Should I get new glasses. I'm nearsighted and have glasses so I can see far away, but now I can only see things up close if I take my glasses off.
I'm on Benztropine because my anti-psychotics gave me torticollis
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i would see a docter and i love your pic dexter rules (
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How many people have mirror movement disorder?
I just want an estimate from a reliable source. It would be nice to know how many people like me are out there.
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How do I look normalw ith my eye movement etc?
I suffer from a disorder called Social Anxiety Disorder, and I feel like everyone is looking at me sometimes. Its hard to explain, and really nerve racking sometimes. My question is how do I look normal in public? Sometimes I get so caught up with my anxiety I forget whats really happening. How do I look normal with eye movement and everything? Please help me I think when im nervous I just look forward and at nobody with no eye contact n look weird plz help
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I've had the same thing for about 15 years, so I can tell you a few answers even if I don't seem to follow them myself (I *would*, but the government would stop all my benefits - Joke!)
The chief problem lies within your question itself - you feel that you aren't acting 'normal', so everybody stares at you, which makes you self-conscious, which makes you over-analyse how you look (which makes you feel that you aren't acting 'normal'.....etc.)
The secret way out of this is to remember that nobody (except maybe Superman) can see how you *feel* when you go out for, say, a walk in the park, but you will be more likely to be noticed if you act noticably twitchy or afraid; and let's face it, most strangers are not outside simple to stare at passers-by - they are going to work, or going home, or shopping or whatever, and don't pay you more than the half-second glance that they give everybody.
The same applies to you, with a couple of additions. Firstly, glance at people as you go by - a half-second look at their face and no more is perfectly natural - and if you happen to make eye-contact remember that it's just a coincidence that you looked at them at the same time as they looked at you. They were almost certainly NOT STARING at you!
Secondly, if (or when) you start to feel anxious, take a few *discreet* deep breaths - this sounds like an old-wives tale but it really does work to make you feel slightly more relaxed.
As a more permanent solution, you may have to find an answer to the question of why you feel anxious in the first instance - but that's something only you can solve! (
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i'm trying to figure out if i have restless leg syndrome or periodic limb movement disorder?
I have always thought I had RLS. I've had symptoms since I was 14. I have been taking Provigil for 6 to 9 months which is used to treat Narcolepsy, among other things. I'm now wondering if I might indeed have Periodic Limb Movement Disorder as I also have issues with my arms and hands and what I thought was RLS has gotten much worse.
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What are your symptoms? What other health problems and symptoms do you have that aren't related to this? What health problems do your parents have? (
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What is the reason of a 1 month baby's vowel movement disorder?
My friend's child is 1 month and half and for three days he doesn't eliminate body waste..What may be the reason and the solution.
Thanks
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after the first little while, it can be perfectly normal for babies to go several days between Bowel movements. Even longer for a breast fed baby. My DS1 used to go 5-7 days! IT was great :) This is because breast milk is so easy to digest and so amazing that there is potentially very little left over. that being said, every baby is different. My second was exclusively brest fed as well and he pooed twice a day :) Every baby is different, but I would say this is normal - especially if the baby is breastfed. (
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I have been taking laxatives to have a bowel movement since 1998 how can I stop taking laxatives?
I suffer from an eating disorder which is how the dependency to laxatives began. I want to have normal BM's. How can I do that?
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It's going to depend on the type and the dosage, but hopefully you can modiffy this to your case:
If you take more than one which is what I'm guessing, slowly ease off. Say you take 3, today take your normal 2 and replace the 3rd with 1tblsp of olive oil(natural laxative) continue for about a week. Nexxt week replace he 2nd with like eating 2 tblsp of flax seed(another one) and only be takin the 1st laxative. A week later rplace your last me with another natural laxativ(east to google) by then you should be taking olive oil flaxseed and whatever else you choose. Start to learn how to incorporate these in meals(eg: flaxseed in sauces or cereals, olive oil and vinegar on salad, etc)
Oh and taking olive oil can seem gross, plug your
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Can anyone tell me about digestive malabsorption disorders?
My primary care doctor has referred me to a gastroenterologist for evaluation for a possible malabsorption problem. My only symptoms are unexplained weight loss of a little over 10% of my body weight over the past 6 months and somewhat frequent bowel movements (not diarrhea, just 'going' 3-4X/day, almost always in the morning). My appetite, diet and activity level remain unchanged and I feel fine. I'm too skinny as it is and very worried about losing any more weight.
For the record, I'm a 43-year-old female in otherwise good health; I do have a family history of pancreatic, prostate and colon cancer.
Has anyone else experienced similar symptoms? If so, what was your diagnosis?
I appreciate any insights.
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Sounds like Celiac Disease!You have all the symptoms and the family history is very telling. Be sure to ask the GI for the blood test series to test for CD. If it is CD, count your blessings! What other disease can be treated by only the gluten free diet!! No pills, no surgeries, nothing! Just don't eat gluten!! Its amazing!! I had all those symptoms as you and the family history was the same!! I had the consitpation, bloating, (diarrhea or frequent Bm's is another symptom of CD, its different for everyone). dental problems, infertility, stomach pain, bleeding, hair loss, weight loss then gain, acne, sinus problems, ovarian cysts. ALL attributed to Celiac Disease!!
here's more info below from www.csaceliacs.org
Best of luck!
Amy
Chairperson Louisiana North Shore Celiac Sprue Association
What are the symptoms
of Celiac Disease?
The symptoms of celiac disease (CD) vary so widely among patients that there is no such thing as a "typical celiac." The amount of intestinal damage that has occurred and the length of time nutrient absorption has been abnormal seem to be the factors that determine the type and severity of symptoms experienced. It is interesting to note that some people with CD report no symptoms at all.
"Celiac disease is one of the great mimics in gastroenterology in particular and medicine in general. Of 100 patients with CD, just over 10 percent present with classical overt symptoms of malabsorption such as weight loss, diarrhea and nutritional deficiencies. About 10 percent are incorrectly diagnosed for some length of time, in some cases years. Forty percent present in an atypical manner, which leads to lengthy delay in diagnosis. About 33 percent of patients have clinically silent disease and 7 percent have latent CD (no symptoms or small bowel lesion but will develop CD later, or had disease at an early age and resolved)."
C. Robert Dahl, MD, "Celiac Disease: The Great Mimic Presentation," CSA Annual Conference, September 2000,
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A. The Patient's Physical State
What are the symptoms? How long have they been present? How often do they occur?
* Abdominal cramping/bloating
* Feet (Reduced fat padding)
* Abdominal distention
* Flatus (Passing gas)
* Acidosis
* Gluten ataxia
* Appetite (Increased to the point of craving)
* Mouth sores or cracks in the corners
* Back pain (Such as a result of collapsed lumbar vertebrae)
* Muscle cramping (Especially in the hands and legs)
* Constipation
* Night blindness
* Decreased ability to clot blood
* Skin (Very dry)
* Dehydration
* Stools (Loose? Hard? Small? Large? Foul smelling? Floating? Clay, Light tan or Gray-colored? Highly rancid? Frothy?)
* Diarrhea (See Stools below)
* Tongue (Smooth or geographic - looks like different continents)
* Edema
* Tooth enamel defects
* Electrolyte depletion
* Weakness
* Energy loss
* Weight loss
* Fatigue
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B. The Patient's Emotional State
What is the patient's emotional state? Is it consistent throughout the day? When and for how long do the symptoms occur?
* Depression
* Disinterested in normal activities
* Irritable
* Mood changes
* Unable to concentrate
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C. Additional Conditions
What else is involved? Other diseases? Other organs?
* Amenorrhea
* Iron-deficiency anemia
* Bone disease
* Hyperparathyroidism
How is Celiac Disease Diagnosed?
When working with a physician to diagnose and/or confirm celiac disease (CD), three major steps are taken. First, a thorough physical examination is conducted, including a series of blood tests, sometimes referred to as the Celiac Blood Panel. Second, a duodenal biopsy is performed with multiple samples from multiple locations in the small intestine. And third, the gluten-free diet is implemented. When the patient shows a positive response to the diet - symptoms subside and the small intestine returns to its normal, healthy state - the diagnosis of CD is confirmed.
(NOTE: To ensure the most accurate and timely diagnosis, the gluten-free diet should be implemented only after the first two steps have been completed.)
1: Examination
Patient History
When reviewing a patient's medical history and symptoms with a physician, the following areas should be considered in the discussion: (The first three are applicable to adults and children. The last is specific to children.)
* What are the symptoms? How long have they been present? How often do they occur?
* What is the patient's emotional state? Is it consistent throughout the day? When and for how long do the symptoms occur?
* What else is involved? Other diseases? Other organs?
* How is the child developing?
See What are the Symptoms of Celiac Disease? for a thorough list of possible symptoms.
Physical Examination
Depending on the presentation of symptoms, the physician will check for some of the following items:
* emaciation
* pallor (due to anemia)
* hypotension (low blood pressure)
* edema (due to low levels of protein, [albumin] in the blood)
* dermatitis herpetiformis (skin lesions)
* easy bruising (lack of vitamin K)
* bone or skin and mucosa membrane changes due to vitamin deficiencies
* protruding or distended abdomen (intestine dysmotility)
* loss of various sensations in extremities including vibration, position and light touch (vitamin deficiency)
* signs of severe vitamin/mineral deficiencies which may include:
* -diminished deep tendon reflexes
* muscle spasms (magnesium and/or calcium deficiency)
* bone tenderness and bone pain (due to osteomalacia)
Blood Tests
A number of tests, sometimes collectively referred to as the Celiac Blood Panel, will aid the physician in diagnosis. The tests may include, but are not limited to:
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Serologic Tests
1. EMA (Immunoglobulin A anti-endomysium antibodies)
2. AGA (IgA anti-gliadin antibodies)
3. AGG (IgG anti-gliadin antibodies)
4. tTGA (IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase)
* Tolerance or Measure of Digestion/Absorption Tests
1. Lactose tolerance test.
2. D-Xylose test.
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2: Biopsy
In the event that clinical signs and laboratory tests indicate probable malabsorption, a biopsy of the small intestine [jejunal] is called for. In this test, a small flexible biopsy instrument is passed through a tube, down the throat, through the stomach and into the upper end of the small intestine where patchy, multiple snippets of tissue are gathered. The tube is removed and the tissue samples are examined under a microscope for signs of injury.
CD DiagnosisThe difference between tissue in a normal small intestine and that found in a celiac patient is remarkable. The normal finger-like projections (villi), which increase the absorptive surface area of the small intestine, are partially or totally flattened in a person with celiac disease. Enzymes located on the brush border are also drastically reduced. Lactase, the enzyme responsible for splitting milk sugar (lactose) so it can be absorbed, is an example of one of these brush border enzymes. This decrease in lactase explains why some untreated celiac patients may not be able to tolerate milk products and will have developed lactose intolerance. Elevated numbers of T-cell lymphocytes (white blood cells) are also present. The small bowel biopsy samples of persons with dermatitis herpetiformis often show similar damage.
To view a color-coded illustration of a single villus, visit MEDLINEplus.
NOTE: At this time there is no standardization in either serological testing or intestinal biopsies.
To view a chart showing typical test results for someone with celiac disease
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3: Diet
The diagnosis of celiac disease is complete when the health of the patient improves following implementation of the gluten-free (GF) diet. When gluten is removed from the diet, most of the damage that was done to the small intestine (the jejunum) is repaired. It takes only three to six days for the intestinal lining (the mucosa) to show improvement. Within three to six months, most symptoms subside as the mucosa returns to its normal (or nearly normal) state.
For an explanation of the gluten-free diet, see:
* How is Celiac Disease Treated?
* Gluten-Free Diet: Basic Diet Choices
* Gluten-Free Diet: Grains and Flours
If, after six months on the GF diet, symptoms still persist, the following need to be considered:
* Has gluten been removed from every area of your diet and life?
(See How is Celiac Disease Treated? for information on where gluten can "hide" in food and other products.)
* Do unrelated conditions exist that are causing the continued discomfort?
(See How is Celiac Disease Treated? for information on additional conditions that may be present.)
The GF diet is a risk-free diet! Gluten, as a protein, is not essential to the diet and its amino acid components are replaced many times over by other foods. Adopting the GF diet can only result in improved health and well-being.
The medical information on this page was last reviewed/updated on January 1, 2004. (
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