YOGYAKARTA - The question of, a bloody chapter but not sick is dangerous often makes many people confused and worried. Even though it doesn't cause pain, this condition still needs to be considered because it can indicate serious health problems.
Blood that comes out when defecating can come from various causes, such as hemorrhoids, intestinal polyps, to digestive tract disorders. Knowing the exact cause is definitely important so that proper treatment can be done immediately.
Reporting from Healthline, bloodless defecations are generally caused by hemorrhoids (ambeien). However, there are also other causes such as fisura ani (small rips around the anus) or intestinal polyps.
It is only natural if there are concerns when you see blood while defecating. Although it is not always dangerous, this condition still needs to be considered. In some cases, a bloody defecation can only be temporary symptoms due to hemorrhoids.
However, if it lasts a long time, medical examinations are important so that conditions do not develop more seriously. Doctors can help determine the cause and provide treatment options, ranging from plasters for hemorrhoids or fissure to certain medical measures.
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Hemorrhoids occur when blood vessels in the anus or rectum swell. Sometimes it doesn't cause pain, but blood from the swollen vessels can come out when defecating. Hemorrhoids choose 2 criteria, including:
However, there are other symptoms that start to itching around the anus, hot sensations, discomfort in the intestines, and swelling in the anus. Most of the hemorrhoids can recover without medical treatment.
Fisura ani is a small tear in the skin around the anus that can bleed. It doesn't always hurt, but it can cause pain or burn during defecation.
The symptoms range from skin tearing in the anus, swelling or small bumps, blood while cleaning, and itching or hot taste. These symptoms generally heal on their own, unless there is an infection.
Polip is the growth of tissue in the large intestine that looks like fungal. It does not cause pain, but can cause blood to the intestines so that blood appears on the feces. Some polyps are harmless, but some can develop into cancer if not treated.
Several types of polyps (adenoma) can develop into colon cancer. Cancer tumors can blood out into the feces. If detected early, colossal cancer can still be treated, for example by lifting the polyp or part of the affected intestine.
IBD is inflammation of the digestive tract, such as ulserative collitis (in the colon) or Crohn's disease (in the small and large intestines). Sometimes it doesn't cause pain, but swelling can make it difficult to get out, so it injures the intestinal tissue and causes bleeding.
Immediately seek medical help if you experience severe pain in your stomach after seeing blood during a defecation, especially if the pain appears suddenly. Other symptoms also need to be watched out for and encourage you to immediately contact the doctor, including:
General practitioners or digestive specialists (gastroenterologists) can perform several tests to find the cause of the bloody defecation, such as:
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