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What Causes Rectal Bleeding When Diagnosed With Internal Hemorrhoids?
Question: I have been bleeding from my rectum when I have bowel movements. I t seems to be getting worse. I have diverticular pouches & hemmoroids. Could this be from internal hemmoroids. (spelling is wrong) & is this serious ? Should I contact my gastroenteroligst? Thank you. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Yes you should meet your gastro for proper diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
I've gone through your details.
I am a Gastroenterologist and would be addressing your concerns.
As per your queries answers are-
Internal hemorrhoid is located higher in the inside lining of the rectum cannot felt unless they are substantially enlarged. It usually presents as painless bleeding. As your bleeding is painless (I suppose, since you haven't mention about any pain, do let me know otherwise) and is associated with bowel moments, it can be due to internal hemorrhoid.
Yes, you should visit your gastroenterologist for digital and proctoscopic examination of rectum to confirm the diagnosis.
However till that time some further suggestions are-
Start taking Syp. Lactulose 10-15ml once daily before going to bed. It is one of the most frequently used laxatives, tolerated very well by patients in long terms with minimal side effects.
Add Metamucil/Fybrogel to your regimen. It's a natural laxative containing husk. It absorbs water from the intestine and swells up making passage of stool easy and add bulk to stool.
-A probiotic should also be taken regularly with these medicines. Probiotic improves overall digestion
Take simple organic and vegetarian home cooked low-fat food for few days.
Avoid alcohol, smoking aerated beverages, junk food like pizza burger etc.
Take lots of Probiotic rich food like yogurt.
Increase your fiber intake take oats, wheat, barley, vegetable and fruit like Pear, apple, and oranges.
No aerated beverages.
Take fiber containing easily digestible food.
Avoid red meat.
Drink a glass of lukewarm water before going to the washroom in morning.
They should help you with symptoms.
Regards
Yes you should meet your gastro for proper diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
I've gone through your details.
I am a Gastroenterologist and would be addressing your concerns.
As per your queries answers are-
Internal hemorrhoid is located higher in the inside lining of the rectum cannot felt unless they are substantially enlarged. It usually presents as painless bleeding. As your bleeding is painless (I suppose, since you haven't mention about any pain, do let me know otherwise) and is associated with bowel moments, it can be due to internal hemorrhoid.
Yes, you should visit your gastroenterologist for digital and proctoscopic examination of rectum to confirm the diagnosis.
However till that time some further suggestions are-
Start taking Syp. Lactulose 10-15ml once daily before going to bed. It is one of the most frequently used laxatives, tolerated very well by patients in long terms with minimal side effects.
Add Metamucil/Fybrogel to your regimen. It's a natural laxative containing husk. It absorbs water from the intestine and swells up making passage of stool easy and add bulk to stool.
-A probiotic should also be taken regularly with these medicines. Probiotic improves overall digestion
Take simple organic and vegetarian home cooked low-fat food for few days.
Avoid alcohol, smoking aerated beverages, junk food like pizza burger etc.
Take lots of Probiotic rich food like yogurt.
Increase your fiber intake take oats, wheat, barley, vegetable and fruit like Pear, apple, and oranges.
No aerated beverages.
Take fiber containing easily digestible food.
Avoid red meat.
Drink a glass of lukewarm water before going to the washroom in morning.
They should help you with symptoms.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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