Patient's question:
My stomachache has been a chronic problem. The doctor advised me to avoid spicy and irritating foods. One day, I accidentally ate stir-fried pork with chili peppers. By the third day, my stomach was in excruciating pain, and my stool contained blood. This has continued for nearly a week. Is there a connection between blood in the stool and stomach issues?Doctor's answer:
If there is a repeated occurrence of blood in the stool, it may be related to the stomach. It could be due to multiple episodes of acute gastric bleeding or damage to the gastric mucosa caused by overly spicy and irritating food, leading to skin breakdown. It is recommended to visit the hospital's internal medicine department for a follow-up examination and undergo a gastroscopy to locate the bleeding point and promptly apply medication to prevent shock.