When should you go to hospital straight away?

Black stool, a lot of blood, or dizziness and fainting. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find gastroenterologists?

Most gastroenterologists are listed in Dhaka (328), Cumilla (41), Chattogram (38), Bhola (35), Narayanganj (33). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Blood in stool

For blood in stool, see gastroenterologists first.

Red blood in or on the stool, or black tarry stool. Piles and fissures are common causes; black stool can mean bleeding higher up.

Also searched as: পায়খানায় রক্ত, কালো পায়খানা, paykhanar sathe rokto, paykhanay rokto, kalo paykhana

Go to hospital now

Black stool, a lot of blood, or dizziness and fainting

Call 999

Who to see: Gastroenterologists

A gastroenterologist (stomach and liver specialist) can arrange an endoscopy or ultrasound if needed.

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for blood in stool (paykhanar sathe rokto)?: See gastroenterologists first. A gastroenterologist (stomach and liver specialist) can arrange an endoscopy or ultrasound if needed.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Black stool, a lot of blood, or dizziness and fainting. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find gastroenterologists?: Most gastroenterologists are listed in Dhaka (328), Cumilla (41), Chattogram (38), Bhola (35), Narayanganj (33). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Cumilla Chattogram Bhola Narayanganj