Why There is a Presence of Blood in My Stool?

Is it difficult for you to pass the stool? Blood in stool? Then don't worry you're not alone, this is a very common problem especially in the younger generation.

Is it difficult for you to pass the stool? Blood in stool? Then don't worry you're not alone, this is a very common problem especially in the younger generation. People often do not talk about this condition because of shyness and lack of awareness but this condition if left untreated it may cause serious health concerns.

It is important to understand the reason behind the rectal bleeding as a variety of factors can cause it and sometimes only lifestyle modification is needed to manage it so if you are also suffering from this condition then sit tight this blog is for you. In this blog we’ll learn everything about the rectal bleeding, its causes, diagnosis, treatment options, how to manage it and when is the right time to go and see your doctor.

Possible Cause and Home Remedies for Blood in Stool

Most of the times people get panic after seeing the blood in their stool however it can be due to the no of reasons, sometimes it might be the indication of the presence of some serious illness in the body and it can also be due to some infection

Some Possible Causes of Blood in Stool Are as Follows

Anal fissure: Anal fissure is very common among indian people and it occurs when the person is suffering from constipation for a long time, it cause difficulty in passing the stool, itching,bleeding in the stool

Home Remedies for Anal Fissure

Drink plenty of fluids
Do regular exercise daily
Take laxatives in case of constipation

Haemorrhoids: haemorrhoids are the swollen veins in the rectum which cause the difficulty in the defecation and bleeding in the stool.it occurs due to low fibre diet,straining, pregnancy,obesity,etc

Home Remedies for Haemorrhoids

Dehydration should be avoided,therefore drink plenty of water
Take diet which is rich in fibre
Clean the area properly to avoid infection
Avoid waiting for long hours to go

Cause Which Require Medical Attention

IBD (inflammatory bowel disease): this disease involves the inflammation in your digestive tract. There are two types of IBD. The first one is Crohn's disease and the second one is ulcerative colitis.symptoms include-abdominal pain, bloating, anaemia, weight loss, blood in stool etc there is no cure for this disease but it symptoms can be managed with the medications
Colorectal cancer- A cancer of the colon or the rectum is called a colorectal cancer this cancer can be treated if it gets diagnosed at the early stages and on late stages it involves the treatment which is very extensive and can also cause a financial burden on the family therefore it is always better to diagnose it earlier instead of waiting before it becomes too late.Symptoms include:abdominal pain,discomfort in defecation,rectal bleeding etc.treatment generally involves surgery,radiation therapy or chemotherapy
Infections: Many a times a blood in the stool is the sign of presence of infection in the body it can be due to bacterial infections as well as parasitic infections.for the treatment of infections your doctor will prescribe antibiotics or other medications according to the needs.
Peptic ulcers: In this disease a ulcer or sore develops on the lining of the stomach it generally occur due to the bacteria called H.pylori,which cause acidity,abdominal pain,constipation, rectal bleeding nausea vomiting etc.Treatment involves taking the antacid medications,antibiotics for eradicating the bacteria causing inflammation and gastroprotective agents.

Diagnostic Test for the Rectal Bleeding

Test which can help in diagnosis the reason behind the rectal bleeding

CBC- complete blood test is performed to find out that if there's any infection or an inflammation is present in the body which helps in diagnosis of IBD and peptic ulcer disease

Stool culture test: this test is used to identify the bacteria causing the infection

Calprotectin stool: this test measures the amount of calprotectin which is a protein in your stool. Having a small amount of calprotectin in a stool is normal however increase level of the calprotectin indicted inflammation in the intestines

Stool occult blood test: this test measure the hidden (occult) blood in the stool this test helps in the diagnosis of the colorectal cancer and if there’s any bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract

Some Other Test Which Can Be Done to Finalise the Diagnosis Are as Follows

Right Time to Seek Medical Advice

If you are suffering from rectal bleeding for quite some time as well as other symptoms like abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, discomfort in defecation then consult with your doctor and explain to them about your symptoms properly . eve if the bleeding is less than also don't take it for granted tell your doctor about the condition and without feeling shy and aware others also about this condition so that more people can come forward , so let's join hands in saving and improving the life of each otherTill then take a high fibre diet and drink plenty of fluids. And don't forget to start doing exercise regularly

Choose Ganesh Diagnostic for Your Test

You can get these test done at ganesh diagnostic centre as we provide pathology testing 24*7*365 . accreditation from the NABH and NABL proves our excellence
Home collection blood test is also available
We have a team of skilled technicians who provide 100%accurate test results
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