Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Loss of blood after, during excretion?
( 9 Mar 2009)

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Loss of blood during and after passing stools can be a sign of a very serious problem, and you should visit a doctor immediately. This is not something that can be solved by using home remedies. There may be some home remedies and lifestyle changes that will help you manage whatever condition you are suffering from, and may also prevent it from recurring.

But right now, it is very important to get a proper medical opinion and treatment from a medical professional, as home remedies can only be a supplement.

One strong possibility is that you have very severe hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are basically inflamed tissues in the rectal and anal area.

The causes are varied, but frequent constipation or even diarrhea is a common cause. In a large number of cases, hypertension and obesity contribute to the problem. Excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco is also thought to contribute to the development and worsening of hemorrhoids. If you suffer from any of these problems, then there is a good chance that the bleeding is because of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are usually associated with pain or at least discomfort, in a large number of cases there are no symptoms for a long time, till something serious, such as bleeding occurs. This is because internal hemorrhoids do not really cause any trouble in passing stools, and it is only when the hemorrhoid starts to bleed that the person notices the problem, through the presence of blood in the stools. If the problem is mild, then no real treatment is necessary apart from dietary modification to prevent constipation or diarrhea. However, since you are passing blood, you should get checked by a doctor, as there is a good chance the condition is severe. In this case, depending on the degree of severity, you may need medicated creams or some sort of surgical procedure.

However, passing blood is not always an indication of hemorrhoids. The problem may be an anal fissure, which is simply a tear in the anus – this may heal on its own, but it could also get infected and require medical treatment. Other similar problems could also cause bleeding when passing stools. If the blood in the stool is blackish in color (rather than fresh blood, as in the case of hemorrhoids), then the problem is higher up in the digestive tract. In this case, you may have severe stomach ulcers or some other similar problem.

answered by M W on 9 Mar 2009, 6:00:27

Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Loss of blood after, during excretion? ( 9 Mar 2009)

Loss of blood after, during excretion?
( 9 Mar 2009)