What is anus and rectal bleeding and why it happens, there is only one natural bleeding in living things and that is menstrual bleeding. Any bleeding other than that is called abnormal bleeding. It does not matter where it comes from. Especially bleeding from the anus can be a symptom of many diseases; it can be a benign disease or a symptom of a very aggressive cancer. Diseases from any part of the digestive system can cause bleeding. A crimson or dark black colored bleeding can be seen. So be careful, consult a specialist doctor without embarrassment and bring comfort to your life.
What Causes Anus-Breech Bleeding?
Anus-rectal bleeding occurs for certain reasons. After learning these reasons, treatment should be done and necessary precautions should be taken.
- Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids) disease
- Anal Fissure (Breech crack) or Anal Fistula
- Colon diverticulum disease
- Inflammatory diseases of the large intestine (Colitis, Sigmoiditis, Proctitis...)
- Inflammatory diseases of the small intestine (gastroenteritis, ileitis...)
- Intestinal Polyps
- Rectal Prolapse (Rectal Prolapse) Disease
- Bleeding due to excessive vascularity of the intestines (telangiectasia)
- Cancers of the large intestine and anal area
- Bleeding from the upper digestive tract, stomach and intestines.
All these diseases can cause bleeding. There can also be hidden and invisible bleeding, which can be manifested by anemia.
The most common cause of rectal bleeding is hemorrhoid disease, cracks. It can be seen in one out of every 3 people. There is less bleeding and pain in the crack. It can be direct or mixed with feces in the toilet. Sometimes pinkness can be seen on toilet paper. These symptoms give us an alarm.
Which symptoms can be seen besides bleeding?
Anus rectal bleeding can show itself with various symptoms. Along with bleeding from the anus, pain, difficulty and thinning in defecation, irritation and discharge from the anus, abdominal pain, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal bloating, diarrhea or constipation may occur. These symptoms may vary depending on the underlying cause. Sometimes medications can also cause bleeding.
What should be done when bleeding from the anus?
When there is anus rectal bleeding, it is necessary not to worry at first. First of all, you should not panic, be embarrassed and go to a specialist doctor. After examination and examinations, the most appropriate treatment should be organized for you. After the examination, ultrasound, tomography, MRI, anoscopy, rectal scope, rectal rectal examination. Your diagnosis can be made using diagnostic methods such as MRI, anoscope, rectoscope, endoscope, colonoscope and biopsy.
Your treatment after diagnosis can be medication or surgery.
Hemorrhoid Disease and Rectal Fissure: Treatment with medication or surgery
Anal Fistula: Surgical treatment
Colon Diverticulum Disease: Treatment with medication and diet therapy or surgery in advanced cases
Inflammatory diseases of the intestines: Usually with medication, diet and rest. If the condition is complicated, surgery may be necessary.
Intestinal Polyps: Completely removed with biopsy and colonoscopy or by surgery
Rectal prolapse (rectal prolapse): It is treated with surgery.
Upper Digestive System Bleeding: First of all, it is treated with supportive therapy and medication. Surgery is performed when necessary. Depending on the disease and the condition it causes in the organ where it is located.
Cancers of the Large Intestine and Anal Area: First of all, cancerous tissues are removed by surgery and then additional treatments such as chemotherapy are performed.
What are the Prevention Recommendations Against the Risk of Bleeding from the Anus?
There are some precautions that can be taken against anus rectal bleeding First of all, these recommendations can be effective in preventing bleeding in some diseases that may occur in some cases. It does not completely eliminate diseases and predisposition.
- Be sure to treat diarrhea and constipation.
- Increase the amount of water you drink. Simply adopt the kilox3 method into your life.
- Develop regular toilet habits. Avoid prolonged sitting and excessive straining.
- Do not use permanent constipation medication because it can cause more laziness in the intestines later on.
- Avoid sports and activities that strain the body and lead an active life.
- If you have an overweight, obesity problem, try to solve it
- Take precautions against sexually transmitted diseases.
- Pay attention to the hygiene / cleanliness of the rectal area, but do not overdo it, it will irritate.
- Avoid medicines that can irritate the stomach and digestive system unless you have to.
- In case of symptoms, consult your specialist doctor without delay, get examined and treated.
