Anonymous
3 years
Bleeding stool and abdomen pain
I’m a man 33 yo, going to clinic because headache and high blood pressure…the doctorr prescribe ponstant for the the 14 day monitoring blood pressure. I just taking the ponstant for the 1st day, then got lower abdomen paint and bleeding stool ( bright red ) for two day, then, it got normal, yesterday, 1 take another dose of ponstant as got headache blood pressure a bit high and today, the lower abdoment pain and bleeding happening again. Is it dangerous or just some side effect?
3 years
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We sincerely understand your concern about your current discomfort. Generally, these symptoms can be caused by:
- Constipation
- Anal fissure
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal polyps
- Hematochezia due to certain disease
- Drugs side effects
- and other related gastrointestinal abnormalities
For your information Ponstant is a type of drug called Mefenamic Acid, notably to be used (via doctor’s prescription) for
- Dental pain
- Headache
- Mild to moderate pain,
- Musculoskeletal and joint disorders,
- Menstrual disorder,
- and other condition as per the prerogative of a visiting doctor
Nonetheless, I would advise you to return to your doctor immediately to report your current well being and a possible adverse effect from therapy. For the time being, you may try to reduce the severity by:
- Avoid taking anymore mefenamic acid
- Increase fibre in your diet
- Drink a lot of water throughout the day
- Treat any coughing condition
- Avoid heavy lifting
- Avoid sitting or crouching for too long
- Avoid scratching your anus
- Using a sitz bath
Get to know further by having professional advice on your diet and digestive health.
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