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blood in bowel movement
why is there blood when i have a bowel movement?
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Rectal bleeding refers to the presence of bright red blood on or in a bowel movement, on the toilet tissue after wiping, or in the toilet bowl water. It is a common problem for people of all ages The two most common causes are anal fissures and hemorrhoids. Both of these problems can be caused by constipation. •Anal fissures are tiny tears, usually less than 1/2 inch long, in the skin of the anus. The anus is the opening through which bowel movements pass. Fissures are most often caused by hard bowel movements that tear the skin as they pass through the anus.
•Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. They may be external, which means they can be seen outside the anus. Or they may be internal, which means they are up inside the rectum and cannot be seen without special instruments. Other possible causes of rectal bleeding are:
•Infection in the intestines. In this case the bloody diarrhea usually lasts for 1 to 3 days and then is gone.
•Inflammatory bowel disease. This irritation of the lining of the colon causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, and mucus in your bowel movements as well as bleeding.
•Bleeding in the upper digestive system. When this happens the bleeding is usually heavy and constant and is a medical emergency. definatley go see a doctor he will tell you how to treat it
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You need to go and see a doctor as soon as possible. Blood when passing a bowel movement can mean any number of things and it can be serious. No one can diagnose you online, it's really important you see a professional.
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