Rectal bleeding is often a troubling sign of a host of different conditions. These can range from mild, such as hemorrhoids, the moderate, like an ulcer, or severe problems, such as colorectal cancer.
This can cause a lot of confusion and distress, which is why the Surgery Group of LA has made this handy sheet to help explain what the blood in your stool may mean.
What kind of rectal bleeding do I have?
Rectal bleeding can happen at various stages of the digestive process. Where it happens dictates the color, the amount, and where inside the stool the blood will start to form.
While there are always exceptions, if your bleeding is:
Sometimes bleeding can’t be detected by the human eye and needs to be tested under a microscope.
Rectal Bleeding Symptoms
Depending on the type of rectal bleeding you are enduring, you may experience very different symptoms.
However rectal bleeding usually can come with:
If you’re experiencing a more serious rectal condition you may also suffer from the:
This may be a sign that you are going through Shock, and you should get medical treatment immediately.
What causes rectal bleeding?
As mentioned earlier the type of conditions that cause rectal bleeding range from severe to mild.
Common mild conditions include:
More serious, but still treatable conditions include:
Or unfortunately, it may be a sign of:
What to do if I have rectal bleeding?
Depending on the severity of your symptoms you may want to set up an appointment with your doctor or go to urgent care.
It’s important that regardless of the cause your doctor is given a chance to perform some tests in order to verify your condition and make sure your treatment is appropriate.
And again, If you’re experiencing a more serious rectal condition you may also suffer from:
This may be a sign that you are going through Shock, and you should get medical treatment immediately.
If you or a loved one have questions or concerns about rectal bleeding speak to your doctor today.
Surgery Group LA is a team of professional and board-licensed surgeons, who specialize of their respective fields. The institution’s project to offer sufferers with advanced and complete surgical care.
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