Hi. I am not sure about the pain, but I have some thoughts on the bleeding. It is sometimes normal (sorry if tmi) for larger bowel movements to cause some bleeding sometimes as it may tear the skin a little. Also if a hemorrhoid is there bowel movements aggrivate it and that is why it bleeds. I had one once and after a while it seemed to clear up on its own. I never used cream or anything. I figured I had it because I stood a lot at work at the time, one reason for getting them. The muscles in that area get strained and that causes it. Some medications can cause bleeding in the gi tract but I haven't heard of metformin doing so. Usually bright red blood doesn't indicate a stomach problem or upper gi tract problem because it would be dried blood and darker usually by the time it made it out of your system, but it could indicate a lower gi problem. Since it only happened once, I wouldn't worry too much, but since you have pain associated with it, it is a good idea to check it out and mention to the doctor. I hope it turns out ok. |