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
• Infection with pus; painful swelling, fever, sometimes blood.
• Unintentional weight loss or weakness
• Family history of colorectal disease

Diagnostic Tests at Karan Hospital

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

Treatment Options at Karan Hospital

• Medical Treatment:Ointments, stool softeners, pain relief, high-fibre diet.

• Office-Based Procedures:Office-Based Procedures: Rubber band ligation, infrared coagulation, sclerotherapy.

• Laser Surgery:Laser Surgery: Painless or minimal discomfort, almost no bleeding, faster recovery, day-care procedure.

• Laser Surgery:Laser Surgery: Painless or minimal discomfort, almost no bleeding, faster recovery, day-care procedure.

Advanced Surgical Treatment: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
• Never delay medical consultation