Patient's question:
My father recently told me that when he was having a bowel movement, he noticed blood in his stool, and the amount of bleeding was significant. He also often mentions that he has stomach pain, which makes me very concerned about him and unable to focus on training. Therefore, I would like to ask what should be done if the elderly have blood in their stool with a large amount of bleeding and stomach pain?Doctor's answer:
The elderly person is experiencing symptoms of bloody stools again, with a large amount and abdominal pain, which may be related to enteritis. It could also be associated with improper diet, dietary habits, or irregular eating patterns. Cold compresses should be applied to the abdomen for the elderly, paying attention to preventing abdominal coldness. They should consume more foods that nourish and benefit the stomach. Additionally, it is advisable to revisit the gastroenterology department of the hospital for further examination and diagnosis, and to actively seek treatment after confirmation.