Most common reason for appearance of bloody stool are hemorrhoids.
Do not panic, it is not bad as it looks! Read very carefully the entire Hemorrhoids - Info Site to learn more about hemorrhoids and its causes.
About half of the population in the U.S.A. will suffer from hemorrhoids at some point in life. Although hemorrhoids occur in almost everyone, they become large and cause problems in only 4 percent of the general population.
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Formation of hemorrhoids Veins in the rectum and anus are under considerable pressure whenever a stool is passed. Pushing or straining may cause veins in the rectal wall to lump, creating clusters of swollen, or dilated, veins called hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids can form anywhere inside the anal canal, while external hemorrhoids are visible, or just below, the opening of the anus. |
Anyway, if you experience a bloody stool for the first time - visit a doctor, even if you believe you have hemorrhoids. Colon polyps , colitis , Crohn's disease , and colorectal cancer can also cause anal bleeding. An exact diagnosis is essential. The blood in the stool caused by hemorrhoids is mostly bright red, but it could also be dark if it comes from the upper rectum caused by internal hemorrhoids. If you notice dark patches of blood in or on stool immediately call your doctor.
You can also read about the other symptoms of hemorrhoids to confirm the existence.
The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are: blood in stool,
anal pain,
anal itching,
anal bleeding.
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