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Introduction

Seeing blood during passing stool can be frightening. While many people ignore it or delay talking to a doctor due to embarrassment, rectal bleeding should never be ignored. Early medical evaluation can prevent complications and ensure faster recovery.

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Why Does Bleeding During Stool Occur?

  • Piles (Hemorrhoids): Swollen veins in the anal canal; painless bright red bleeding; drops of blood on toilet seat or paper.
  • Anal Fissure: Small tear due to hard stool; severe pain during and after defecation; blood streaks on stool.
  • Anal Fistula: Abnormal tunnel between anal canal and skin; may cause discharge, pain, repeated infections.
  • Perianal Abscess: Infection with pus; painful swelling, fever, sometimes blood.
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative Colitis; diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding.
  • Colorectal Polyps or Cancer: Less common but serious; more likely after age 40; requires colonoscopy for diagnosis.

Warning Signs – When to Consult a Doctor Immediately

  • Repeated or heavy bleeding
  • Severe pain or constipation
  • Change in stool pattern
  • Unintentional weight loss or weakness
  • Family history of colorectal disease
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Diagnostic Tests at Karan Hospital

Test Purpose / What It Detects
Proctoscopy Examines anal canal and lower rectum for piles, fissure, growths
Sigmoidoscopy Views sigmoid colon to detect inflammation, ulcers, polyps
Colonoscopy Complete large intestine examination – essential to rule out cancer
Anal Manometry Measures sphincter pressure – useful in chronic constipation and functional disorders

👉 After 40 years of age or persistent bleeding, a colonoscopy is strongly advised.

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Treatment Options at Karan Hospital

  • Medical Treatment: Ointments, stool softeners, pain relief, high-fibre diet.
  • Office-Based Procedures: Rubber band ligation, infrared coagulation, sclerotherapy.
  • Laser Surgery: Painless or minimal discomfort, almost no bleeding, faster recovery, day-care procedure.
  • Advanced Surgical Treatment: For complex fistulas, recurrent piles, and large abscesses.

How to Prevent Rectal Bleeding

  • Eat fibre-rich foods (salads, fruits, whole grains)
  • Drink 2–3 litres of water daily
  • Avoid straining during stool
  • Exercise regularly
  • Never delay medical consultation
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Why Choose Karan Hospital?

  • Led by Dr. Kamal Gupta – International Laser Proctology Expert
  • Latest laser technology & advanced diagnostics
  • High success rate with minimal complications
  • Full facility for sigmoidoscopy & colonoscopy
  • 34 years of experience in anorectal surgery

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Bleeding during stool is not normal. Early diagnosis ensures faster and more effective recovery.

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🏥 Karan Hospital, Jalandhar – Centre for Advanced Laser & GI Proctology