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Rectal Bleed, or Diverticular Bleed. Experience or advice?
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@dbamos1945 thanks for sharing. Curious, do you go to the ER when one of these episodes hit? I loose so much blood so fast that I either pass out or come close to it, so I figure the sooner I get there the less likely I’ll need a blood transfusion.
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@emodica: Every body reacts differently. If the blood is pouring bright red- yes I would be on the way to the ER & hopefully not pass-out before I got there. Never drive!
However, if the blood is a little tinge darker & formed into clots I choose to wait&see. I have no pain, fever, symptoms of infection - but I assess my health status by symptoms& vitals often. I try to sleep- but close to the bathroom. Lasts 2-4 days til No blood! Normal bowel.
I am not discounting my fear when I have this episode, nor the shock of seeing rectum blood; but, this has been my way of dealing with it.
You are your own best advocate and please trust your judgment.