Blood from the anus during defecation or regardless of it is an alarming symptom that may indicate the presence of a pathological process occurring near the anus or in the colon.
The most common causes of bleeding from the anus are:
- Anal fissures - 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 a 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 go into a chronic form. Permanent prolonged trauma to existing defects with feces provokes their inflammation, the appearance of 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 bowel movements. It is also possible the allocation of blood clots along with feces, the appearance of traces of blood on the underwear for no apparent reason or during exercise.
- Hemorrhoids - a disease that is often characterized by the pathology of hemorrhoidal veins and the appearance of nodes near the rectum. Risk factors include obese people who have errors in their diets and lead a “sedentary” lifestyle or, on the contrary, exhaust
themselves with excessive loads. This ailment can be a pregnancy companion and arise as a result of squeezing veins by a growing fetus. Bleeding from the
anus is the surest and main symptom of a disease such as hemorrhoids. Blood in this case has a pronounced
scarlet color. With a protracted inflammatory process, painful swelling (nodes) of a dark purple color forms under the skin of the anus, causing a lot of inconvenience and causing severe pain. Bleeding can be of varying intensity, but always the same scarlet color. The presence of dark clots is not typical for this disease.
Hemorrhoids bleed most often during an acute inflammatory process.
- An intestinal tumor is also characterized by the appearance of bleeding from the anus. In this case, blood from the anus can be of different intensities. The absence of itching, burning and pain is the main danger. For these reasons, 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
coagulation process or hematopoiesis can also cause the appearance of blood.
Blood from the anus is always a sign of pathology in the body, which is why when you find its traces on underwear or on a piece of toilet paper, do not delay the visit to a specialist. Only he can establish the true cause of the disease. After all, as you know, the timely help of doctors will help to avoid serious, and sometimes deplorable consequences.