The occurrence of such an alarming symptom as the blood that is observed from the anus is not uncommon. Regardless of the amount of blood released and the frequency of this process, any person who cares about his he alth will instantly understand that something is wrong with him. Of course, in this case, you should definitely consult a doctor.
The appearance of rectal bleeding: is it worth panicking at all?
In any case, the appearance of blood in the area is a wake-up call, and the danger can be quite serious. However, the causes that provoke bleeding from the anus can be very different. Sometimes you can delay your trip to the doctor a little, and sometimes the situation will not be delayed. In such cases, you need to call a doctor immediately and agree to hospitalization. Such situations are the following circumstances:
- The appearance of severe bleedingfrom an unstoppable anus.
- Presence of vomit containing visible traces of blood.
- The appearance of bloody discharge from the nasal passages.
- The occurrence of hematomas and bruises, whose nature is not mechanical (bruises, bumps).
- Significant deterioration in well-being, which manifests itself in the form of increased body temperature and abdominal pain.
Thus, in the event that immediately after going to the toilet a person finds traces of blood on paper, and there is one of the listed symptoms, you should immediately call an ambulance.
The main causes of such bleeding
All the existing causes that cause bleeding from the anus are conditionally divided into three groups. First of all, these are bleedings that form against the background of infectious pathologies, and, in addition, they can occur due to diseases of the blood and digestive system. Bleeding caused by infectious diseases includes the following conditions:
- The appearance of salmonellosis.
- Presence of enterovirus.
- The emergence of rotavirus
- The presence of various parasites in the body, such as worms.
- Presence of typhoid.
- The presence of diseases that are contracted through unprotected intercourse, such as the presence of venereal granuloma, syphilis or genital herpes.
- Development of dysentery.
- The appearance of hemorrhagic fever.
To blood diseases thatprovoke similar bleeding from the anus during stool, include:
- Development of leukemia.
- Development of mesenteric thrombosis.
The causes of bleeding from the anus in women and men are not limited to this. Diseases of the digestive system include:
- The appearance of ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines.
- The appearance of gastritis with the threat of transition to ulcerative pathology.
- The development of varicose veins, which is located in the esophagus.
- Presence of oncology in the area of the rectum.
- Presence of polyps in the intestines.
- Development of intestinal tuberculosis.
- Having Crohn's disease.
- Appearance of non-specific ulcerative colitis.
- Development of intestinal diverticulosis.
- The appearance of hemorrhoids.
- Presence of anal fissures.
Why does it occur?
Does bleeding from the anus always occur with these diseases? This is a logical question that arises in many people with the above diagnosis options. Most likely, far from one person who has successfully got rid of this or that pathology will confirm that such a symptom is not necessary, however, in some cases, patients still have to deal with it.
As for examples when a patient has erosive gastritis along with an ulcerative lesion in the digestive system, at first such ailments themselves do not provoke bleeding. But in the event that the disease is not de alt with, the ulcerwill begin to increase not only in its area, but will also grow further inward. As long as the ulcer is within the mucosa, the patient will feel only pain, but against the background of damage to the blood vessels, bleeding will occur. In this case, the blood begins to enter the intestines, excreted with feces.
One of the most commonly observed causes of bleeding from the anus in women is hemorrhoids, especially after childbirth. True, at the same time it is almost the safest diagnosis for the life of the patient, in which the symptom is the appearance of blood from this area. According to official he alth statistics, two out of three people experience hemorrhoids after the age of forty-five. Depending on the disease, discharge in the form of blood may appear in the form of a few drops. But it also happens that there are abundant discharges that provoke anemia.
Often, the detection of bleeding from the anus with stool and a visit to the doctor about this reveals that the person has anal fissures. Often this problem can occur in people who:
- Abuse of detergent chemicals designed for hygiene of the anus and perineum.
- Suffer from frequent constipation.
- Eating foods that end up causing hard stools.
There is bleeding from the anus without stool. The fact that cracks are one of the causes of bleeding is evidenced by several facts. First, patientsnotice blood only after their visit to the toilet. In addition, there may be a burning sensation during the use of soap, and pain during bowel movements becomes unbearable.
Why does my anus bleed without pain?
Most common causes
It's very common for people to have spotting due to ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. These pathologies are chronic, with them the intestinal walls can become inflamed, ulcers appear on them. In this case, the functions of the intestine are significantly impaired. Bleeding usually begins when the treatment was not carried out on time, and the ulcerative lesion of the intestine was sufficiently neglected. Such diseases sometimes provoke a rupture of the intestinal walls along with a malignant tumor, which will also manifest itself in the form of bleeding of varying intensity.
The causes of bleeding from the anus should be determined by a doctor.
Against the background of some pathologies, circulatory disorders occur. Such ailments can be considered cirrhosis along with tumors and hepatitis. Parasites can also be the cause. Because of these conditions, pressure in he althy veins in a person increases significantly. This phenomenon does not bypass the veins of the esophagus and stomach. In the event that the underlying disease was detected and treated in a timely manner, the patient may not even suspect that his veins had to endure an increased load. But in the event that the disease is started, the venous expansion progresses and simply does notmay continue to be ignored: the patient has heartburn with belching, and, in addition, after eating, heaviness with pain appears in the liver area. Vomiting with impurities of scarlet blood is not excluded. It is at this stage that spotting occurs in the feces. Very rarely they are plentiful.
Not everyone knows the causes of bleeding from the anus in men.
There are cases in which the intestinal mucosa grows uncontrollably, forming growths. In this case, most likely, we are talking about polyps. As long as they are small, the patient may not be aware of their existence. Only a colonoscopy can help detect them. Due to the growth of polyps, people become constipated, therefore, as a result, blood is increasingly found in the stool.
The appearance of bleeding from the anus does not always mean the presence of an advanced disease. For example, with tumors of the digestive system, this is the very first symptom of the development of pathology. And directly the color with the amount of discharge depends on the location of the tumor. Almost immediately, blood can be detected with diverticulosis, since this disease is accompanied by protrusion of the walls.
Any infection that enters the human body will negatively affect the intestines. Often, infectious diseases provoke the formation of ulcers on its wall, because of this, bleeding is possible, often heavy. In this regard, when infectious diseases are detected, one cannot self-medicate, but one must immediately enlistsupport from a specialist such as a proctologist.
Unfortunately, bleeding from the anus is often a manifestation of malignant pathologies of the bone marrow and blood. This is usually profuse bleeding from the anus and therefore provoke anemia, in which it is almost impossible to do without a blood transfusion.
Reasons: stomach or intestinal ulcer, presence of erosive gastritis
Peptic ulcers, which are caused by bacteria, can come in waves. Periods of some calm may be replaced by exacerbations. In the event that ulcerative defects or erosion on the background of gastritis are small, then such a disease will manifest itself only with hunger pains or discomfort after eating.
With the passage of time, as already noted, the ulcer can grow in width, perforating the walls of the stomach or intestines. In the event that the blood vessels are damaged, then there will be abundant and life-threatening bleeding from the anus without pain. Diagnosis with treatment in these cases, doctors carry out thanks to gastroscopy. Due to this procedure, the ulcerative defect is detected and cauterized. After the condition improves, patients are treated for gastric inflammation along with the removal of harmful bacteria.
Intestinal infections as a common cause of rectal bleeding
Many infectious pathologies have an extremely detrimental effect on the condition of the intestine, which leads to the formation of ulcers and inflammatory changes. Often, when this happens, people experience bleeding, which sometimes turns out to be profuse. For example,dysentery begins with the appearance of copious, and at the same time, watery stools, after which there are rare bowel movements with the presence of mucus and blood.
Typhoid fever in people is diagnosed against the background of high temperature. In addition, a common symptom is the presence of a characteristic rash that occurs on the abdomen. In addition, dark stools may appear due to bleeding. Various hemorrhagic fevers in patients are manifested in the form of fever and bleeding in certain organs. Most of these infections are treated in a hospital with antibiotics. Also, patients are given fluids to restore water balance. In addition, drugs are prescribed that support the function of diseased organs.
Treatment of pathology
Bleeding from the anus is not a disease, but a symptom, so it should be treated carefully. In most cases, patients cannot independently determine what exactly caused the blood to appear, and even more so they are not able to choose the right treatment.
Rectal bleeding detected: what to do in this case?
In the event that immediately after a bowel movement a person discovers that there is blood in his feces or that traces of it remain on toilet paper, then you should not panic ahead of time, you should try to visit a therapist as soon as possible and start treating bleeding from anus. To begin with, the patient will be assigned a consultation with a proctologist. In the event that the bleeding is severe, and the patient feels that his gener althe condition worsens, you need to urgently call an ambulance. Only after determining the cause of the disease state by a qualified specialist, it will be possible to prescribe therapy.
Methods for diagnosing pathology
Medicine uses different techniques to help determine what exactly caused bleeding from the anus:
- Rectoscopy. Using this technique, the human digestive system, or rather its lower sections, is examined. Thanks to this method, doctors can determine the presence of hemorrhoids, the presence of anal fissures or various formations in the intestines.
- Colonoscopy is an extended rectoscopy. It is carried out using the endoscopic method, which allows to detect changes that have occurred in the intestine.
- Irrigoscopy. As part of its implementation, a special substance is injected into the intestine, which is necessary to obtain a clear x-ray image.
- Performing gastroduodenoscopy. This procedure involves an examination using an endoscope, which allows you to assess the condition of the mucous membrane of the digestive organs. Sometimes this technique is used to cauterize the ulcer.
- Performing a stool test allows you to detect blood, even when it is not visually visible. This procedure is prescribed to patients if the doctor suspects the presence of a disease, the symptom of which is bleeding from the anus in men and women.
Performing therapy
It is quite obvious that with so many causes that provoke rectal bleeding, it is impossible to have only one universal treatment regimen for all patients. In addition, it is important to emphasize that the disease in question is not a disease, but a symptom, therefore, in order to eliminate it, it is first necessary to cure the pathology that caused the bleeding. Of course, not always the blood that is released from the anus is a serious pathology, but in all situations without exception, this is a reason to go to the doctor. There can be no talk of any self-treatment, even in cases where a person knows what exactly turned out to be the cause of the blood. Depending on what caused the problem in question, the methods of dealing with it also differ:
- Drug therapy is used most often against the background of the infectious nature of rectal bleeding or in the presence of helminthic invasions. Eliminating the causes contributes to the disappearance of anxiety symptoms.
- Surgical therapy is prescribed in the presence of polyps, neoplasms and advanced forms of hemorrhoids.
- Contact treatment is used for ulcerative lesions of the walls of the stomach and intestines. To do this, cauterization of the ulcer is done.
- Combination therapy is often required to carry out a more effective fight against pathology. For example, with an ulcer, cauterization is performed first, and then antibiotic therapy.
Suppositories for bleeding from the anus
It is important to note that not a single drugthere is no remedy that would indicate that it is used for rectal bleeding. This is explained by the fact that such a condition is a consequence of internal diseases that require an integrated approach. But, nevertheless, with some diagnoses, such bleeding can be eliminated with the help of rectal suppositories.
Basically, candles against the background of bleeding from the anus are prescribed to patients who suffer from hemorrhoids. The active substances that are part of such drugs can have several functions at the same time. Firstly, they anesthetize, and secondly, they can contribute to the resorption of nodes. Also, rectal bleeding therapy with suppositories is carried out if the only cause of blood is chronic constipation, due to which the feces during defecation are so dense that it damages the mucous membrane. In this case, the use of suppositories will be indicated, which can cause a laxative effect.
Regardless of the cause of bleeding from the anus, the very first thing that a patient needs to do is to contact a qualified medical worker who can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary therapy.
If this trouble is not eliminated in time, the consequences can be serious. We are talking about the development of such ailments as paraproctitis, prolapse of venous nodes, anemia, thrombosis, etc.
