Blood from the anus during bowel movements or regardless of it is an alarming symptom that may indicate the presence of a pathological process occurring near the anus or in the large intestine.
The most common causes of bleeding from the anus are:
- Anal fissures is one of the most common proctological diseases, which is a rupture or injury of the mucous membrane of the straight pussy at the edge of the anus. Most often it is formed against the background of diarrhea, constipation and a "sedentary" lifestyle. Anal fissures often heal on their own, for this it is necessary to normalize the stool and adjust the lifestyle. However, it also happens that this disease can become chronic. Permanent long-term injury to already existing defects with feces provokes their inflammation, burning and itching, as well as severe pain in the anus. Blood from the anus in this case can be of a very different kind - from traces on linen to flowing blood during or after a bowel movement. It is also possible to release blood clots along with feces, the appearance of traces of blood on underwear for no apparent reason, or whenexercise.
- Hemorrhoids is a disease that is often characterized by the pathology of hemorrhoidal veins and the appearance of nodes near the rectum. Risk factors include people who are obese, have errors in the diet and lead a "sedentary" lifestyle, or, on the contrary, exhaust themselves with excessive loads. This ailment can be a companion of pregnancy and occur due to compression of the veins by the growing fetus. Bleeding from the anus is the surest and main symptom of a disease such as hemorrhoids. The blood at the same time has a pronounced scarlet color. With a protracted inflammatory process, painful swellings (nodules) of a dark purple color are formed under the skin of the anus, causing a lot of inconvenience and causing severe pain. Bleeding can be of varying intensity, but always has the same scarlet color. The presence of dark clots is not typical for this disease. Hemorrhoids bleed most often during an acute inflammatory process.
- A tumor of the intestine is also characterized by the appearance of bleeding from the anus. In this case, the blood from the anus can be of different intensity. The absence of itching, burning and pain is the main danger. It is for these reasons that many postpone a visit to a specialist and find out the causes of bleeding. It is worth remembering that the sooner the disease is detected, the greater the chances of a full recovery.
- Diseases associated with disorders of the blood coagulation process orhematopoiesis, may also be the cause of the appearance of blood.
Blood from the anus is always a sign of pathology in the body, which is why if you find traces of it on your underwear or on a piece of toilet paper, you should not delay visiting a specialist. Only he can establish the true cause of the disease. After all, as you know, the timely assistance of doctors will help to avoid serious, and sometimes disastrous consequences.
