vincent_da1I have been taking acetaminophen/hydrocodone pills for about 2 years with probably a month and a half of rest from them between the two years. Going to the stool is painful and come out in like solid clumps. My stomach is in the most excrusciating pain. Most of the time this happens within hours of not taking the pills. I want to know is this internal bleeding or liver damage?
How would you know you have internal bleeding?
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- 30 Dec 2011 by vincent_da1
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- bleeding disorder, pain, acetaminophen, hydrocodone
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LaurieShay30 Dec 2011
This is probably constipation from the pills. The pain you experience after NOT taking them is probably withdrawal symptoms. Internal bleeding while can go unnoticed will most likely show as blood in the stool, urine, vomit or when coughing. If the pain conitnues, you need to be evaluated by a doctor to rule out anyother possibilites. Liver damage diagnosis would require some blood work be performed.
lmariani5530 Dec 2011
Vincent,
You know hydrocodone is an opiate who's main side effect is constipation. That is not worrying. But the amount of acetaminophen in your meds may warrant a liver enzyme test being done. The question of stomach cramps after ingestion of pills may be a function of your bodies physiology, called peristalsis. If you are mother vomiting coffee ground material or pooping black tarry or bright red bloody stools, what could be bleeding? If you have further concerns, see a doctor.
Peace,
Old R N Hippie Laura
31 Dec 2011
Dear Vincent... the solid clumps of stool which you describe is due to constipation. As stated by the other responses one of the main side effects of opiates is constipation. Opiates are not known for causing internal bleeding. The acetaminophen in many of the opiates can cause some liver damage IF you take more than 4000 mg (4Gms) over an extended period of time. Blood tests will show if your liver enzymes are elevated.
31 Dec 2011
Hydrocodone will constipate you and make your stomach hurt like crazy. Codone is an opiate, therefore it is a contstipant. My sister has been on this for years, and always has problems with the "bathroom" duties. Wonders why she is so constipated, duh!!! try a stool softner, the reason why it hurts before is your body is addicted to the hydrocodone, not liver or damage. If you have "dark-red, almost black in color" blood, it comes from the small bowel, upper colon, and bright red blood color is from the large colon.
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Vincent,
Oops, once stopping hydrocodone, your G I tract speeds up again, ie. Peristalsis. That in itself can cause stomach cramping, sometimes excruciating. But if you are not vomiting ... last post, I think it highly unlikely you are bleeding.
Peace,
Laura