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What Causes Blood And Mucus In Bowel Movements?
Since last year I have noticed blood and mucous every time when i have a bowel movement. I have been to a doctor several times and he said that it is an anal fissure that's causing this. But this year the the problem has gone worser - i'm farting foul smelling blood and mucous and still have foul smelling blood and mucous with my bowel movement. I can't understand what is wrong with me. PLease help
Thu, 1 Mar 2018
Hello,
Anal fissure is treated with surgery. Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you is:
- Using over-the-counter stool softeners
- Drinking more fluids
- Taking fiber supplements and eating more fibrous foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables
- Taking warm baths called sitz baths to relax the anal muscles, relieve irritation, and increase blood flow to the anorectal area
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Anal fissure is treated with surgery. Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you is:
- Using over-the-counter stool softeners
- Drinking more fluids
- Taking fiber supplements and eating more fibrous foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables
- Taking warm baths called sitz baths to relax the anal muscles, relieve irritation, and increase blood flow to the anorectal area
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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