Rectal bleeding

RECTAL BLEEDING

Rectal bleeding is a symptom of many different conditions, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), and colorectal cancer. When bleeding comes out from your anus, it’s called rectal bleeding, but the bleeding could be coming from anywhere in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Pattern of blood

• Bright red blood in your stool usually means the bleeding is lower in your colon, rectum, or anus.
• Dark red or maroon blood can mean that you have bleeding higher up in your colon or your small intestine.
• Melena (black stool) often points to bleeding in your stomach, such as a bleeding stomach ulcer.

COMMON CAUSES

Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids, or piles, are swollen veins inside your rectum or anus. They’re very common and are the most common cause of rectal bleeding. These veins bulge close to the surface of the skin, and sometimes the skin breaks and they bleed. They’re not serious and usually relate to straining or pressure, like from pregnancy, heavy lifting, or straining to poop.

Anal fissure: An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of your anal canal. Like a hemorrhoid, it often happens after straining to pass a hard stool. Anal fissures are easily mistaken for hemorrhoids. They both relate to constipation and can cause anal pain and bleeding. A fissure can be more painful. Both can heal on their own, but sometimes a fissure needs treatment to heal.

OTHERS INCLUDE

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes chronic inflammation in the lining of your bowels — your small and large intestines. IBD causes chronic abdominal pain and diarrhea, and when it’s severe, it can cause bleeding.

Diverticulitis: Diverticulitis occurs in your colon, usually in the lower end, close to your rectum. It happens when little pockets in the inner lining of your colon — called diverticula — become infected and inflamed; it can cause acute rectal bleeding.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS

Ayurveda takes a comprehensive approach to managing and treating piles and fissures. The aim is to bring and maintain the natural balance of the three Doshas and to benefit overall health.

The majority of small hemorrhoids can be treated solely with medicine.

• Kshara Lepam: Kshara is an alkaline, caustic paste made of a herbal blend that is used to treat hemorrhoids. The paste has a cauterizing effect. This Kshara Karma method is regarded as the best approach for treating hemorrhoids in Ayurvedic medicine.

• Kshara Sutra: Kshara sutra is an Ayurvedic therapy that your Ayurvedic practitioner may recommend. The Kshara Sutra utilizes a specific medicated thread to knot hemorrhoids off at the base.

• Agni Karma: Infrared heat can be used to sear external hemorrhoids. Cauterization will cause discomfort.

Ayurvedic treatment for anal fissure

• External application: Applying different oils and ointments to the afflicted area.
• Internal medicines: Ayurvedic herbs that can be used to alleviate fissures.
  • Jatyadi Oil: Acts as an antibacterial, antimicrobial, antipruritic, and wound-healing booster, reducing itching, burning, and irritation around the anal region. It also aids in healing tears caused by firm stools.
  • Gandhak Rasayana: Used to treat many infections due to its antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial characteristics. These also have anti-inflammatory qualities, which aid in reducing anal edema.
  • Triphala Guggulu: Because of its analgesic and anti-constipation properties, Triphala Guggulu is used to treat anal fissures. Constipation, as well as the pain caused by fissures, will be eased. The plant softens feces and protects them from infection. If you have persistent constipation, Gulkand or Triphala Churna can be used instead of Triphala Guggulu.