Does proctitis cause bleeding in stool?

Observing stool is a good way to determine whether our stomach and intestines are normal. The color and shape of stool can all indicate what kind of problems there are with our stomach and intestines. People with proctitis will have different bowel movements than normal people, such as increased frequency of bowel movements, and even problems with bowel movements caused by proctitis. So is this phenomenon normal? How do we deal with it?

1. Will proctitis cause bleeding in the stool?

The intestinal mucosa of patients with proctitis is congested, and dry stools can cause capillaries to rupture and lead to bleeding, resulting in blood in the stool.

2. Causes of bleeding in stool due to proctitis

1. The main symptom of rectal polyps is blood in the stool, which is intermittent, bright red in color, and generally not in large quantities. This disease is common in children.

2. The main manifestations of rectal cancer are increased frequency of bowel movements, thinner stools, mucus and blood, accompanied by tenesmus or a feeling of incomplete defecation. In the early stages, blood in the stool is bright red or dark red, and the amount is not large. In the late stages, there is often foul-smelling mucus in the stool and weight loss, so it should be taken seriously.

3. Radiation proctitis may also cause blood in the stool, but there should be a history of radiation therapy.

3. What to do if you have bleeding stool due to proctitis

1. Pay attention to your bowel habits: Patients with proctitis need to defecate regularly. To this end, they should drink more water every day, eat mainly liquid food, and try to control the stool to be in a paste state. This way, defecation will have less impact on enteritis.

2. Reduce abdominal pressure: Patients with proctitis must ensure their posture. For example, some postures will increase abdominal pressure, such as squatting, holding the breath, and exerting force suddenly, which will cause a sharp increase in abdominal pressure. At the same time, you should avoid sitting or standing for a long time, as this will cause excessive tension in the abdominal muscles and have a bad effect on the early stage of enteritis.

3. Avoid eating irritating foods: A very important aspect for patients with proctitis is diet. They should eat healthy food. For example, spicy, raw, cold, greasy, and residue-rich foods can cause significant irritation to the intestines, especially spicy foods, which have the greatest impact and must be paid attention to. In addition, patients should quit smoking and drinking.

4. Have a good attitude: Patients with proctitis should not worry too much about the disease, which is not conducive to treatment. They should face it positively and optimistically to ensure physical and mental comfort. It is best not to get angry, but to relax and be patient. So as to avoid poor blood circulation in the intestines.

5. Pay attention to rest and combine work and rest: Patients with proctitis should not be overworked. They should pay attention to reducing physical work and sexual intercourse, especially reducing sexual life. Excessive sexual life will cause a large amount of congestion of the intestinal mucosa, which will aggravate the bleeding symptoms of enteritis.