Stool with blood is an alarm signal that indicates to a person that there are problems in his body, or rather in the gastrointestinal tract. Typically, this symptom is caused by bleeding in the intestines, which can be dangerous to a person's he alth. Therefore, a timely visit to a doctor and finding out the cause of this pathology is extremely important. In order to correctly diagnose possible diseases, the first step is to identify the site of bleeding. And for this, a thorough examination and many tests are prescribed.
Causes and symptoms
Stools with blood are a sign that the intestinal mucosa or its vessels are damaged. And it, in turn, is caused by a number of different diseases. It must be taken into account that with each of them the stool with blood is not the same, there are different manifestations:
- Profuse rectal bleeding may be a symptom of rectal diverticulosis and ischemic colitis.
- With stomach cancer and ulcers, human stool turns black.
- Hemorrhoids and bowel tumors, which can cause blood in the stool, cause stools to turn bright red.
- Bloodstains,that remain on underwear may indicate rectal cancer.
- If streaks of blood are found in the feces, then gastrointestinal tumors or Crohn's disease can be suspected.
- It is likely that some antibiotics may cause bloody stools.
Another, no less frequent, cause of such a pathology are infectious diseases (dysentery, salmonellosis, etc.) and any other infections that damage the intestinal mucosa. In this case, as a rule, there is a loose stool with blood in the form of streaks. Cramping pains and false urges to defecate may also occur.
Blood in stool may be due to allergies. Very often it manifests itself in the proteins contained in goat's and cow's milk. In this case, there is a decrease in appetite, weight loss and allergic skin rashes.
If a person experiences severe pain in the abdomen, then this may indicate intussusception - the absorption of one part of the intestine into another. With such a diagnosis, vomiting may also be added to the stool with blood.
When to See a Doctor
- When heavy bleeding lasts more than 15-30 minutes. Here
- If you know for sure that your relatives had bowel cancer.
- Along with bleeding, symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, dizziness, weakness, diarrhea, and weight loss occurred.
- Risebleeding over a period of time after cancer treatment with radiation therapy.
don't hesitate - every second, as they say, counts.
If you find the above symptoms, you should visit a doctor (proctologist, oncologist or surgeon). If bleeding occurs in a child or a pregnant woman, then you must immediately call an ambulance.
In conclusion, we can conclude that the visual examination of feces plays an essential role in human life. After all, it is he who will help to conduct an early diagnosis of diseases, after which timely treatment will be started.
