Bleeding in the stool may be hemorrhoids, but also may be anal fissure.
1. Hemorrhoids: the cause of hemorrhoids is not yet completely clear, may be related to the doctrine of anal cushion downward movement, varicose veins, etc., and bad bowel habits, improper diet, etc. is the causative factor. Clinical hemorrhoids are divided into internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, mixed hemorrhoids, part of the hemorrhoids sufferers do not have symptoms, but there are some patients will appear bleeding stools, perianal itching, anal pain and other symptoms.
2. Anal fissure: the etiology of anal fissure is not yet clear, may be related to mechanical factors, anal canal stenosis, infection and other factors. Anal fissure often causes anal pain, blood in the stool, may also be accompanied by constipation, perianal skin itching and other symptoms.
In addition to hemorrhoids and anal fissure, bleeding in the stool may also be related to peptic ulcer, ruptured varicose vein in the esophagogastric fundus and rectal cancer. Patients should seek medical examination as soon as possible, differential diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment after clarifying the disease.