Why is there blood in the stool?
Recently, the health issue of "blood in stool" has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. Many netizens are worried about this and have consulted doctors or searched for relevant popular science content. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days and the advice of medical experts to provide you with a detailed analysis of the possible causes, symptoms and countermeasures of blood in the stool.
1. Common causes of blood in stool
According to medical information and feedback from netizens, blood in the stool may be caused by the following reasons:
| Cause classification | Specific disease/condition | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| digestive tract diseases | Hemorrhoids, anal fissure | Blood adheres to the surface of the feces, making defecation painful |
| Intestinal polyps, colitis | Blood mixed with stool, possibly with diarrhea | |
| peptic ulcer | Black tarry stool and upper abdominal pain | |
| systemic disease | Blood diseases, coagulation disorders | Tendency to bleed from multiple locations |
| other factors | Food or drug effects | False bloody stool (such as eating red dragon fruit) |
2. Recent hot topics on the Internet
1.“Scared myself out after eating dragon fruit”: Many netizens shared the "horrifying" experience of eating red dragon fruit that caused their feces to turn red. The related topic has been read more than 5 million times.
2.Hemorrhoids problem among young people: Data show that the incidence of hemorrhoids is increasing among people aged 20-35, with prolonged sitting, staying up late, and irregular eating being cited as the main causes.
3.Bowel cancer early screening discussion: A news report that "a 28-year-old programmer was diagnosed with intestinal cancer with blood in his stool" triggered heated discussions on intestinal health examinations, and the number of views of related popular science videos surged.
3. Advice from medical experts
1.Preliminary judgment method:
- Observe the color of the blood (bright red usually indicates lower gastrointestinal bleeding, dark red or black indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding)
- Pay attention to accompanying symptoms (such as abdominal pain, weight loss, etc.)
-Recall recent diet and medication status
2.Conditions requiring immediate medical attention:
| red flag | Diseases that may indicate |
|---|---|
| Large amounts of blood in the stool or persistent bleeding | Massive gastrointestinal bleeding |
| Significant weight loss | Malignant tumors may |
| Fever with bloody stools | Infectious diseases |
| anemia symptoms | chronic blood loss |
4. Prevention and daily precautions
1.diet modification: Increase dietary fiber intake, stay hydrated, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.
2.living habits: Avoid sitting and standing for long periods of time, move regularly; work and rest regularly, and control toilet time.
3.Screening of high-risk groups: Regular colonoscopy is recommended for those over 40 years old, and those with family history should be screened in advance.
5. Answers to frequently asked questions from netizens
Q: Do I need to worry about occasional blood in the stool?
A: A single episode of mild blood in the stool may be caused by anal fissure, etc., but if it occurs repeatedly, you should seek medical examination.
Q: Is painless bloody stool more dangerous?
A: Yes, painless bloody stools may be a symptom of intestinal polyps or tumors and should be taken seriously.
Q: Will the examination be painful?
A: Modern colonoscopy has generally adopted painless technology, and most patients only feel mild discomfort.
Summary: Blood in the stool may be a sign of a variety of diseases. There is no need to panic or take it lightly. It is recommended to record relevant details in time when symptoms occur and go to the gastroenterology or anorectal department of a regular hospital for treatment. Maintaining good living habits and regular physical examinations are the best ways to prevent related diseases.
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