Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Blood In Poop

horselover

Recommended Posts

horselover Rookie
horselover
Posted

Has anyone ever had blood in their poop when they have had gluten?

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


plantime Contributor
plantime
Posted

I have had bright red fresh from bleeding hemorroids because the diarrhea was so bad, but that is all.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

I get red blood sometimes, too--the doctor found internal hemmorhiods during my colonoscopy. The bleeding, for me, is a result of irritation from D. I find that a gluten reaction can cause it, or eating something acid like tomatoes will do it, too. Any unexplained bleeding should be checked out by your doctor--just to be safe :)

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
Posted

What type of bleeding? As was touched on already, bright read blood is usually less concerning since it signals bleeding close to the exit, like hemmorhoids. Darker blood means it is from further up the chain. Is it a few drops on the TP or something more substantial? Do you have constipation at all?

TCA Contributor
TCA
Posted

before we found out the kids had celiac disease, they would have blood in their stool if they had dairy. We now know they couldn't handle the dairy because of the gluten. After being gluten-free for a while, then have no problems with it anymore.

Megan Rookie
Megan
Posted

TCA, your sheet states that you daughter had a Congenital Heart Defect, what exactly was wrong with her?

The summer of 91 ( or 90, we can't ever remember!!) I had ASD repair and now I am being tested and hopefulyl diagnosed(at least with something) for Celiacs

Guest Robbin
Guest Robbin
Posted

I get bleeding a lot when I have gluten. At first, I thought it was hemmorhoids, but it is never there unless I have gluten or dairy. Sometimes it would get so bad it would just drip. I went through every test under the sun, and of course it was always blamed on hemmorhoids. It is so apparent the cause now, since even after sitting for extended periods of time and having normal harder bms, I don't have bleeding hemmorhoids. It is just the severe irritation from the gluten, I guess. ( I also get canker sores and sore throats when I have gluten, so maybe some people have extremely sensitive mucous membranes to gluten?)

I will say, though, that if you have any blood in your stool, HAVE THE DOCTOR CHECK YOU. It can be very serious, and I did consult the doctor. Take care :)

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


mart Contributor
mart
Posted

My little boy, who has Celiac, also had bleeding in his stool when he was born. After changing his formula to a hypoallerginic kind (no milk or soy) it finally disappeared. His doc said it was a "casein" allergy. He also had blood on the tp a few times after starting the gluten-free diet, as he ate mostly rice. I think he may have hemorroids. I agree that as long as the blood is red and not too much, it's probably nothing serious. Lots of people I know (family members with which I can discuss such personal stuff) have seen red blood in their stool or tp. I wouldn't worry too much, but you should get it checked out.

flagbabyds Collaborator
flagbabyds
Posted

I would defenitely get that checked out, yes you can get that frmo gluten, but it could be a sign of something far worse, like chrons and stuff. I would go to your doctor and get the stool sample kit and make it tested for all the major things that could be wrong.

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
Posted
I get red blood sometimes, too--the doctor found internal hemmorhiods during my colonoscopy. The bleeding, for me, is a result of irritation from D. I find that a gluten reaction can cause it, or eating something acid like tomatoes will do it, too. Any unexplained bleeding should be checked out by your doctor--just to be safe :)

My hubbie gets this too (from haemmorhoids).

I didn't realise it was caused by D!

Ann1231 Enthusiast
Ann1231
Posted

dairy and gluten do this to me a lot. If I stay away from both, I don't have this problem. I also get a lot of pain in the right midsection when I have dairy or gluten.

Ann

horselover Rookie
horselover
Posted
  • Author

Thanks for all the advice I am glad so other people have this problem too

TCA Contributor
TCA
Posted
TCA, your sheet states that you daughter had a Congenital Heart Defect, what exactly was wrong with her?

The summer of 91 ( or 90, we can't ever remember!!) I had ASD repair and now I am being tested and hopefulyl diagnosed(at least with something) for Celiacs

She has pulmonary atresia and with a large VSD. The rerouting of her arteries was done in an open heart surgery last April when whe was 9 days old. The second to replace the conduit and close the VSD will be done this summer. I have found a paper by Dr. Fasano that shows a connection wtih congenital heart defects and celiac disease. Let me know if you would like it. If you want to know more about her story, let me know. Good luck with the diagnosis.

Tanya

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,554
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Becky 0163
    Newest Member
    Becky 0163
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      Taken Seriously

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Your post demonstrates the profound frustration and isolation that so many in the Celiac community feel, and I want to thank you for channeling that experience into advocacy. The medical gaslighting you endured for decades is an unacceptable and, sadly, a common story, and the fact that you now have to "school" your own GI specialist speaks volumes about the critical lack of consistent and updated education. Your idea to make Celiac Disease a reportable condition to public health authorities is a compelling and strategic one. This single action would force the system to formally acknowledge the prevalence and seriousness of the disease, creating a concrete dataset that could drive better research funding, shape medical school curricula, and validate the patient experience in a way that individual stories alone often cannot. It is an uphill battle, but contacting representatives, as you have done with Adam Gray, is exactly how change begins. By framing it as a public health necessity—a matter of patient safety and protection from misdiagnosis and neglect—you are building a powerful case. Your voice and your perseverance, forged through thirty years of struggle, are exactly what this community needs to ensure that no one else has to fight so hard just to be believed and properly cared for.
    • Scott Adams
      Looking for a gluten-free roomie in Denver CO

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      I had no idea there is a "Louisville" in Colorado!😉 I thought it was a typo because I always think of the Kentucky city--but good luck!
    • Scott Adams
      Allergy medication: cetirizine by the HealthA2Z is it gluten free?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Navigating medication safety with Celiac disease can be incredibly stressful, especially when dealing with asthma and severe allergies on top of it. While I don't have personal experience with the HealthA2Z brand of cetirizine, your caution is absolutely warranted. The inactive ingredients in pills, known as excipients, are often where gluten can be hidden, and since the FDA does not require gluten-free labeling for prescription or over-the-counter drugs, the manufacturer's word is essential. The fact that you cannot get a clear answer from Allegiant Health is a significant red flag; a company that is confident its product is gluten-free will typically have a customer service protocol to answer that exact question. In situations like this, the safest course of action is to consider this product "guilty until proven innocent" and avoid it. A better alternative would be to ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you identify a major national brand of cetirizine (like Zyrtec) whose manufacturer has a verified, publicly stated gluten-free policy for that specific medication. It's not worth the risk to your health when reliable, verifiable options are almost certainly available to you. You can search this site for USA prescriptions medications, but will need to know the manufacturer/maker if there is more than one, especially if you use a generic version of the medication: To see the ingredients you will need to click on the correct version of the medication and maker in the results, then scroll down to "Ingredients and Appearance" and click it, and then look at "Inactive Ingredients," as any gluten ingredients would likely appear there, rather than in the Active Ingredients area. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/   
    • Scott Adams
      Protein or fat?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      What you're describing is indeed familiar to many in the Celiac community, especially in the early stages of healing. When the intestinal villi are damaged from Celiac disease, they struggle to properly digest and absorb fats, a condition known as bile acid malabsorption. This can cause exactly the kind of cramping and spasms you're seeing, as undigested fats can irritate the sensitive gut lining. It is highly plausible that her reactions to dairy and eggs are linked to their higher fat content rather than the proteins, especially since she tolerates lean chicken breast. The great news is that for many, this does improve with time. As her gut continues to heal on a strict gluten-free diet, her ability to produce the necessary enzymes and bile to break down fats should gradually return, allowing her to slowly tolerate a wider variety of foods. It's a slow process of healing, but your careful approach of focusing on low-fat, nutrient-dense foods like seeds and avocado is providing her system the best possible environment to recover. Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months. Some common food intolerance issues are dairy/casein, eggs, corn, oats, and soy. The good news is that after your gut heals (for most people who are 100% gluten-free this will take several months to two years) you may be able to slowly add some these items back into your diet after the damaged villi heal. This article may be helpful: Thank you for sharing your story—it's a valuable insight for other parents navigating similar challenges.
    • Beverage
      Diagnosed celiac for 1-2 months ago and everything makes me bloated.

      By Beverage · Posted

      I had a very rough month after diagnosis. No exaggeration, lost so much inflammatory weight, I looked like a bag of bones, underneath i had been literally starving to death. I did start feeling noticeably better after a month of very strict control of my kitchen and home. What are you eating for breakfast and lunch? I ignored my doc and ate oats, yes they were gluten free, but some brands are at the higher end of gluten free. Lots of celics can eat Bob's Red Mill gluten-free oats, but not me. I can now eat them, but they have to be grown and processed according to the "purity protocol" methods. I mail order them, Montana Gluten-Free brand. A food and symptoms and activities log can be helpful in tracking down issues. You might be totally aware, but I have to mention about the risk of airborne gluten. As the doc that diagnosed me warned . . Remember eyes, ears, nose, and mouth all lead to your stomach and intestines.  Are you getting any cross contamination? Airborne gluten? Any pets eating gluten (they eat it, lick themselves, you pet them...)? Any house remodeling? We live in an older home, always fixing something. I've gotten glutened from the dust from cutting into plaster walls, possibly also plywood (glues). The suggestions by many here on vitamin supplements also really helped me. I had some lingering allergies and asthma, which are now 99% gone. I was taking Albuterol inhaler every hour just to breathe, but thiamine in form of benfotiamine kicked that down to 1-2 times a day within a few days of starting it. Also, since cutting out inflammatory seed oils (canola, sunflower, grapeseed, etc) and cooking with real olive oil, avocado oil, ghee, and coconut oil, I have noticed even greater improvement overall and haven't used the inhaler in months! It takes time to weed out everything in your life that contains gluten, and it takes awhile to heal and rebuild your health. At first it's mentally exhausting, overwhelming, even obsessive, but it gets better and second nature.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.