Understanding Mucus in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Patients
Mucus in stool? In the afternoon and evening, I feel an urge to go to the bathroom, which I’m not sure is psychological, and I only pass a clear liquid. Last week, I experienced rectal bleeding and visited a colorectal specialist. The examination revealed an anal fissure and a gr...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Frequent urination can cause swelling of the rectal mucosa, which may lead to the discharge of mucus. First, I recommend that you relax and avoid excessive anxiety, which can contribute to the urge to urinate frequently. It is advisable to maintain a light diet and a good daily r...[Read More] Understanding Mucus in Stool: Causes and Concerns for Patients
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Insights on Hemorrhoids and Improvement Signs
Colorectal issues I previously asked a question. I have internal hemorrhoids, and I haven't seen any blood in my stool until now. However, recently after having a bowel movement, I sometimes notice a small amount of what looks like blood on the toilet paper, and at times, I ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. Increasing dietary fibe...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Insights on Hemorrhoids and Improvement Signs
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Management Tips
Colorectal issues (bleeding) Hello doctor, I noticed blood in the toilet while urinating, bright red in color. When I wiped with toilet paper, the blood was coming from the anal area, and I did not have a bowel movement at that time. I have ruled out hematuria and menstrual blood...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a major concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. Increasing dietar...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Management Tips
Understanding Mucus, Blood in Stool, and Abdominal Pain Symptoms
Blood in stool, mucus, abdominal pain? For about three consecutive weeks, I have experienced symptoms of mucus in my stool, bloody stools, and abdominal pain. I consulted a colorectal specialist who performed a digital rectal exam and an anoscopy. The doctor mentioned that the &q...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
I apologize for the delayed response due to the email forwarding process. Rectal bleeding is considered an abnormal symptom and may range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. However, given that your symptoms are accompanied by persis...[Read More] Understanding Mucus, Blood in Stool, and Abdominal Pain Symptoms
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
Rectal bleeding I have been experiencing rectal bleeding for quite a while. Every time I have a bowel movement, I feel pain in my anus, to the point where I am afraid to go. I sometimes suffer from constipation, and my stools are often quite hard. However, even when I have softer...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
I apologize for the delayed response due to the email forwarding process. Rectal bleeding is considered an abnormal symptom and can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, the likelihood of hemorrhoidal b...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
Constant Urge to Defecate: Understanding Potential Health Concerns
Having a constant urge to have a bowel movement throughout the day? Hello Dr. Ke: I often feel a heavy sensation in my buttocks throughout the day, accompanied by a feeling of needing to have a bowel movement. This sensation is usually milder during the day and becomes more prono...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
At the age of 18, the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer is not zero, but generally speaking, it is extremely low. Based on your description, it seems more like hemorrhoids. It is advisable to maintain a light diet and good lifestyle habits, while avoiding spicy, irritati...[Read More] Constant Urge to Defecate: Understanding Potential Health Concerns
Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Help
Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I have recently noticed small specks of light red blood in my stool. Yesterday, my stool was pellet-like, but only one pellet had light red blood. I've been experiencing a dull pain in my upper mid-abdomen. I had an endoscopy that showed mild ga...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Rectal bleeding is considered an abnormal symptom and can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, hemorrhoidal bleeding is the most likely cause. However, you also mentioned other symptoms such as difficu...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Symptoms: Could It Be Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer I experienced rectal bleeding during my last bowel movement (there was even blood in the toilet before I had a bowel movement, and the amount was somewhat significant). I went to the hospital for emergency care, and they diagnosed me with internal hemorrhoids. A...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
At the age of 17, the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer is not zero, but generally speaking, it is extremely low. Based on your description, it seems more like hemorrhoids. I recommend starting with a light diet and maintaining a good lifestyle. Spicy, irritating, and gr...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Could It Be Colorectal Cancer?
How Long Should You Use Hemorrhoid Cream for Effective Relief?
How long should hemorrhoid ointment be applied? You have experienced rectal bleeding and underwent a colonoscopy, which revealed significant mixed hemorrhoids. After applying hemorrhoid ointment, you noticed improvement; however, discomfort recurs after one to two weeks, particul...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Topical ointments can alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids to some extent; however, for internal hemorrhoids, it is still recommended to use suppositories for better treatment efficacy. Therefore, patients with mixed hemorrhoids often use both treatments together for optimal res...[Read More] How Long Should You Use Hemorrhoid Cream for Effective Relief?
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Rectal bleeding After September, I've been eating out more and consuming fewer vegetables. Occasionally, after wiping, there is blood on the tissue, approximately 1-2 times a month. Today, there was a small amount of blood-stained mucus when I wiped. Is this inflammation or ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a major concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. Increasing dietar...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Symptoms: Are Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures the Cause?
Is this hemorrhoids combined with anal fissure? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing chronic constipation since childhood. After a particularly painful experience with hard and large stools, I started using a handheld showerhead or water hose for enemas to soften my stools for...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Self-administering water into the rectum for irrigation is a very dangerous practice, and you should absolutely avoid doing this due to the risk of rectal perforation. If this occurs, it could be life-threatening. Additionally, inserting objects into the anus without proper lubri...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Are Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures the Cause?
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Patients
Blood in the stool Hello Dr. Chen, about six months ago, I started experiencing a dull pain in the upper part of my right thigh every time I felt the urge to have a bowel movement. Two days ago, I had a prolonged and forceful bowel movement, and afterward, I noticed a pool of bri...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Based solely on the symptoms you described, it is highly likely that you have hemorrhoids caused by hard stools leading to mucosal injury and bleeding. It is recommended that you visit a colorectal surgery clinic for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Patients
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Worry
Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I experienced rectal bleeding for the first time. The blood was bright red and splattered on the slope of the toilet and in the water. I had a hard time passing a stool, which took a long time and required a lot of effort. The stool was somewhat pell...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. Increasing fiber intake...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Worry
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Rectal bleeding I have been experiencing blood in my stool for the past three days, and there is pain in my anus during bowel movements. For the first two days, I only noticed blood on the toilet paper when wiping, but after the second wipe, there was no blood. On October 12th, t...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Based on your description, it seems more like the typical symptoms of an anal fissure, which include pain during bowel movements accompanied by slight bleeding. The common causes are often constipation or diarrhea. The fundamental treatment is to improve bowel habits, along with ...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I experienced rectal bleeding around March to April of this year. I later consulted a proctologist, who diagnosed me with hemorrhoids (one large and one small). The large one was ligated, but the small one was not. After that, I did not have any bloo...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a major concern. Indeed, smaller hemorrhoids do not require ligation; however, it is advisable to avoid constipation during this period and to ...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Recovery Time for Hemorrhoids
Rectal bleeding There is fresh blood during bowel movements, and there is bleeding every time I have a bowel movement. However, sometimes there is bleeding even when I am not having a bowel movement, just from straining at the anus. If it is a ruptured hemorrhoid, how long will i...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on the toilet. Warm sitz baths may help all...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Recovery Time for Hemorrhoids
Understanding Blood in Stool: Is It Really Hemorrhoids?
Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I have been experiencing rectal bleeding for the past two years. Initially, there were no abnormalities when I had a bowel movement, and there were no traces of blood in the stool. However, about 10 to 20 minutes later, I would notice settled blood b...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on the toilet. Warm sitz baths may help all...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Is It Really Hemorrhoids?
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Rectal bleeding A week ago, I experienced significant pain in my anus while using the restroom, and there was fresh blood on the toilet paper (about the size of two folded sheets) as well as in the toilet bowl. Since I was in Japan at the time, I bought hemorrhoid cream the day a...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Based on your description, it seems more like the typical symptoms of an anal fissure, which include pain during bowel movements accompanied by slight bleeding. The common causes are often constipation or diarrhea. The fundamental treatment is to improve bowel habits, and warm si...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Understanding Painless Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Rectal bleeding 1. Blood in stool, without pain, with bright red blood. 2. The bleeding has been intermittent for over six months. 3. Recently, the amount of bleeding has increased, and the toilet water appears red. What could this condition be? Thank you!
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Blood in the stool is an abnormal symptom that can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, the likelihood of hemorrhoidal bleeding is highest. It is recommended that you visit a hospital's surgical o...[Read More] Understanding Painless Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Patients
Rectal bleeding A week ago, I experienced significant pain in my anus while using the restroom, and there was bright red blood on the toilet paper (about the size of two folded sheets) as well as in the toilet bowl. Since I was in Japan at the time, I purchased hemorrhoid cream t...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
At the age of 24, the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer is not zero, but generally, it is very, very low. Based on your description, it seems more like the typical symptoms of an anal fissure, which include pain during bowel movements accompanied by slight bleeding. The ...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns for Patients