Anal swelling can occur for a variety of reasons. Most causes of a swollen anus are temporary and harmless, but some require medical attention. The anus is at the end of the rectum, and muscle surrounds it. Depending on the cause of the swelling, people may have additional symptoms, such as pain, itching, burning, or bleeding around the anus. In this article, we discuss the possible causes of a swollen anus and explain how doctors diagnose and treat these conditions. An anal fissure is a small rip or tear that occurs in the lining of the anus. Damage to the lining of the anus or overstretching it, possibly during a bowel movement, can cause an anal fissure.
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There are a lot of colors, usually shades of brown, we are accustomed to seeing when we are done going to the restroom. But what happens if you get up from the toilet and see bright red streaks of blood on the toilet paper, in your feces, or in the water in the toilet bowl? Should this be a cause for alarm? What might be wrong with you? Since your gastrointestinal system is normally a one-way street, anything that goes wrong from your esophagus on down will eventually show up in your poop. This means the causes, seriousness, and treatment of rectal bleeding are numerous. Unlike some other medical issues with confusing names, rectal bleeding is what it sounds like: blood issuing from your rectum. It is possible the source of the bleeding is at the anus itself in the form of hemorrhoids, or it could be coming from higher up in your digestive tract. In fact, prolonged, constant vomiting can even cause blood to show up on toilet paper or in your stool.
What Causes Rectal Bleeding?
Rectal bleeding refers to any blood that passes from the anus where stool, or poop, exits the body. It can show up in the stool , on toilet paper, or in the toilet, and can range from bright red to almost black. Drinking plenty of fluids, eating foods with fiber, and exercising regularly can help treat and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures. Keeping the area clean and applying ointments can relieve pain and speed healing. Rarely, a fissure doesn't heal and the doctor may recommend surgery. The conditions that cause more serious cases of rectal bleeding will be treated by doctors. For instance, IBD is a chronic long-term condition that requires continuing care to help manage symptoms.
Rectal bleeding can refer to any blood that passes from your anus, although rectal bleeding is usually assumed to refer to bleeding from your lower colon or rectum. Your rectum makes up the lower portion of your large intestine. Rectal bleeding may show up as blood in your stool, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl.
