posted August 26, 2010 09:43 AM         

I do not see colon cancer--at all.

Ami

posted August 26, 2010 10:31 AM         

I've got to get some promoting done, and then I'll be back later.

Hugs,
ADfly

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posted August 26, 2010 11:38 AM         

Blood in the stool may come from anywhere along your digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It may be present in such small amounts that you cannot actually see it, but it is only detectable by a fecal occult blood test. {note; the fecal painting card)
When there IS enough blood to change the appearance of your stools, the doctor will want to know the exact color to help find the site of bleeding. To make a diagnosis, your doctor may use endoscopy or special x-ray studies.

A black stool usually means that the blood is coming from the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Blood will typically look like tar after it has been exposed to the body's digestive juices. Stomach ulcers or inflammation caused by ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are common causes of upper GI bleeding.

Maroon-colored stools or bright red blood usually suggests that the blood is coming from the lower part of the GI tract (large bowel, rectum, or anus). Hemorrhoids and diverticulosis (an abnormal pouch in the colon) are the most common causes of lower GI bleeding. Abnormal collections of blood vessels called arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and tumors in the intestine may also cause lower GI bleeding. However, sometimes massive or rapid bleeding in the stomach causes bright red stools.

Consuming black licorice, lead, iron pills, bismuth medicines like Pepto-Bismol, or blueberries can also cause black stools.
Beets and tomatoes can sometimes make stools appear reddish.

posted August 26, 2010 05:48 PM         

i have definitely had spaghetti sauce show up in my toilet!

two weeks in germany can give you black stools too!

not to make light, abs, but i am thinking you are going to find hemorrhoids, so very common in moms - actually most people have SOME hemmorhoid action, though often we don't notice it.

that fake UPS guy was probably just casing the neighbourhood to see how many people were at home during the day...and the fact that he found you would be a good thing in that case!

posted August 26, 2010 05:54 PM         

Ami

posted August 26, 2010 06:05 PM         

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you know this all kind of sounds like your early cappy stuff being hit by pluto, saturn and uranus...and if it is uncovering something hidden(pluto) that needs to be dealt with (saturn) that will probably also be for the good....still, sending thoughts of perfect health your way!!

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YOu know you're right! Darn. I hope this isn't indicative of what's to come, or it's going to be a long 20 years or so...

Ok I'm going to move this to Health and Healing now y'all.

Will post the link in here too.
http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/002674.html

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