Blood in your Stools! What do you do?? Harley Street Health Episode 8

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Medically reviewed by Dr Michael Ross MacDonaldSpeak with Dr Michael Ross MacDonaldSenior Consultant Cardiologist · The Harley Street Heart & Vascular CentreDr MacDonald’s clinical interests include heart failure, preventive cardiology and cardiac imaging. Arrange an assessment to discuss your symptoms and options.Request a consultationView Dr MacDonald’s profile · Last reviewed August 2026

If we are honest with ourselves, most of us have probably seen some blood in our stools or on their toilet paper after wiping…! In this episode of Harley Street Health Dr Michael MacDonald talks to an expert on the bowel Dr Tan Wah Siew. She is a Colorectal Surgeon in Singapore. We talk about what you should do when you see blood, and when you need to see a doctor. We go through what your colorectal specialist will do during your visit and discuss the common causes of blood in the stools.

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Emergency: call 995. Seek emergency care immediately for chest pain, fainting, or sudden severe breathlessness. In Singapore, dial 995 for an ambulance.

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Medically reviewed by Dr Michael Ross MacDonald, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, The Harley Street Heart & Vascular Centre. This article is for general education and is not a substitute for medical advice.