Bleeding from the anus with stools

Bleeding from the anus at the stool in the first place can talk about serious diseases of the intestine. This problem should alert the person, even if through time the red liquid ceases to be allocated. Do not think that the illness has passed. Most likely the symptoms will repeat in the future. At the same time the disease quickly passes into a neglected stage.

Causes of bleeding from the anus at stool

There are several main causes of bleeding from the anus, which are divided into groups:

1. Gastrointestinal diseases:

• erosive gastritis ;
• stomach ulcer;
• varicose veins of the esophagus;
• cirrhosis of the liver;
• tumor;
• tuberculosis, diverticulosis, intestinal polyps;
• ulcerative colitis;
• hemorrhoids;
• anus fracture.

2. Ailments of blood:

• thrombosis of mesentery;
• leukemia.

3. Infections:

• dysentery ;
• typhus;
• salmonellosis;
• amebiasis, schistosoma;
• syphilis, herpes, granuloma.

Treatment of bleeding from the anus at stool

Before treatment it is necessary to establish the main cause and all outgoing symptoms. To do this, you need to contact the appropriate specialist as soon as possible, because postponing the solution to this problem can only lead to a worsening of the condition and transition to a chronic form.

Specialists designate one or several procedures to determine the exact cause:

1. Rectoscopy involves the examination of the lower part of the digestive tract. This method allows you to identify hemorrhoids and cracks.
2. Colonoscopy - gives an opportunity to see all the changes in the large intestine.
3. Irrigoscopy is an X-ray, which is used together with a contrast agent injected into a person. This allows you to get a clear picture.
4. Gastroduodenoscopy - the procedure uses an endoscope located in the stomach.
5. Analysis for latent blood. Sometimes during feces no obvious signs are seen. However, this method can show the problem.

After the diagnosis is established, the specialist prescribes the necessary treatment. Most often it is symptomatic and is aimed at some specific problem. It is important to emphasize that with severe bleeding from the anus at the stool, it is necessary to contact the hospital as soon as possible. Otherwise, it can lead to infection, worsening of the condition and difficulty finding out the cause in the future.

Therapy for bleeding from the anus at stool

Not every case, in which blood is released from the anus, is a serious ailment. But in any case, its appearance is a serious reason for visiting a doctor. Even if a person is certain that he knows the cause of the problem - in no case should one engage in self-medication.

The therapy will differ depending on the focus of the problem. One of the types of treatment is prescribed:

1. Medicamentous. Usually used in helminthic invasions or infections. Elimination of the cause allows you to get rid of an unpleasant symptom.
2. Operative. Appointed in case of neglected hemorrhoids, polyps or neoplasms.
3. Contact. Used for lesions of the walls of the stomach or intestines. Basically, the method involves moxibustion.
4. Combined. Most often, this tactic is required for a successful fight against the disease. For example, at first there may be moxibustion, and then taking antibiotics.

It is important to note that there are no drugs on which it is written that they can be used to treat bleeding after a stool. This is due to the fact that there are many causes of the disease, and only an integrated approach can solve the problem. One trip to the pharmacy a person just can not do.