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What Causes Blood In Stool?
Question: I have excessive bleeding when I deficate, and I have been experiencing cramping and gas, but my appetite is unaffected. I have had issues with slight tears and minimal bleeding in my anus since I was in my 20's but never this bad. I underwent extensive examination at the time, but nothing out of the ordinary was discovered. I have also had ongoing intestinal issues since childhood (about 6 years ago I had severe debilitating cramping, underwent several tests including colonoscopy, and again everything was normal), but the symptoms have been relatively mild.
Brief Answer:
Intake of dietary fibers is important
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.
I have gone carefully through the details. The mentioned complaints of bleeding could occur due to constipation which occurs due to lack of adequate dietary fibers. This leads to slowing down of the bowel movements. Our bowels have a forward propulsive movement which moves the food forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally eliminated as feces. The key lies in regularization of the same. My suggestions would be to:
* Avoid long gaps between meals. Take small but frequent meals.
* Spicy food has to be avoided. Drink plenty of water.
* It is very important to exercise regularly.
* High dietary fiber intake has to be ensured. Plenty of green leafy vegetables are to be taken. Fiber supplements like psyllium husk can also be taken along. This has to be taken daily at dinner irrespective of whether the problems are present.
Hopefully that would help.
Regards
Intake of dietary fibers is important
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.
I have gone carefully through the details. The mentioned complaints of bleeding could occur due to constipation which occurs due to lack of adequate dietary fibers. This leads to slowing down of the bowel movements. Our bowels have a forward propulsive movement which moves the food forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally eliminated as feces. The key lies in regularization of the same. My suggestions would be to:
* Avoid long gaps between meals. Take small but frequent meals.
* Spicy food has to be avoided. Drink plenty of water.
* It is very important to exercise regularly.
* High dietary fiber intake has to be ensured. Plenty of green leafy vegetables are to be taken. Fiber supplements like psyllium husk can also be taken along. This has to be taken daily at dinner irrespective of whether the problems are present.
Hopefully that would help.
Regards
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