Pregnancy-Related Problems
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a change in your bowel habits?
See significance of a change in your bowel habits if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had a bowel movement that is mostly blood, but you do not have signs of shock?
Yes Do you have constipation with other symptoms, such as fever, shaking chills, or vomiting?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Did you have a bowel movement that is black and tarry or a bowel movement with blood in the stool, but you do not have signs of shock?
Yes Have you noticed blood in the toilet water after having a bowel movement?
Yes Do you have belly pain caused by constipation?
Yes Do you have diarrhea but no other symptoms?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had a small amount of bleeding or bleeding that comes and goes for longer than 1 week?
Yes Have you had a small amount of bleeding in your stool more than once?
Yes Do you have constipation without other symptoms that has not gotten better after 1 week of home treatment?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 7, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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