Hello,
I recently had a Fistulotomy 7 weeks ago, which was after a failed LIFT procedure last year. According to my CRS a couple weeks ago, things appear to be healing well.
However, I am noticing some blood in my stools. It's not major, but there's definitely signs and it's pretty consistent.
My question...though the wound is still draining some pus, I am not seeing blood on the outside of the wound. Is it possible that the fistula may still be leaking blood internally and passed thorough when I have a bowel movement? If so, will this eventually stop if/when the fistula completely heals? FWIW, the blood appears to be lighter in color.
I don't see the CRS for a few more weeks, but when I mentioned this last time, he didn't seemed concerned and said we can do a Colonoscopy if it continues. I'm still not sure what to believe. As a side note, I am being tested for Crohn's by my GI doctor (I also have acid reflux), but so far the tests haven't been conclusive.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
I recently had a Fistulotomy 7 weeks ago, which was after a failed LIFT procedure last year. According to my CRS a couple weeks ago, things appear to be healing well.
However, I am noticing some blood in my stools. It's not major, but there's definitely signs and it's pretty consistent.
My question...though the wound is still draining some pus, I am not seeing blood on the outside of the wound. Is it possible that the fistula may still be leaking blood internally and passed thorough when I have a bowel movement? If so, will this eventually stop if/when the fistula completely heals? FWIW, the blood appears to be lighter in color.
I don't see the CRS for a few more weeks, but when I mentioned this last time, he didn't seemed concerned and said we can do a Colonoscopy if it continues. I'm still not sure what to believe. As a side note, I am being tested for Crohn's by my GI doctor (I also have acid reflux), but so far the tests haven't been conclusive.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.