Stool test showed occult blood

Fecal occult blood actually has the same meaning as urinary occult blood, both referring to the presence of a certain amount of hemoglobin in the stool and urine. Whether there is occult blood in the stool or in the urine, these two situations cannot be ignored by the patient, because this situation is likely to be a problem inside the urinary system or the gastrointestinal system. So what does it mean when a patient is found to have occult blood in his stool during a stool test?

Fecal occult blood: also known as fecal occult blood, refers to a small amount of bleeding in the digestive tract, the red blood cells are digested and destroyed, there is no abnormal change in the appearance of the stool, and the bleeding cannot be confirmed by the naked eye or under a microscope.

Common causes

Digestive tract lesions

A Esophagitis, esophageal ulcer

B Gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastric polyp, gastric tuberculosis

C Duodenal ulcer, intestinal tuberculosis

D Ulcerative colitis, colon polyps

Digestive tract tumors

A. Esophageal cancer

B Gastric cancer nucleus

C Colon and rectal cancer (collectively known as colorectal cancer)

Prevention methods

1. Avoid eating high-fat foods for a long time

2. Avoid long-term consumption of foods with high salt concentrations

3. Avoid smoked, pickled, sauced and spicy foods

4. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in fiber and vitamins

5. Appropriate supplementation of vitamins A, B12, C, E and folic acid

6. Increase calcium intake

7. Exercise more to maintain an ideal weight

8. Keep bowel movements smooth and avoid constipation

9. Use fecal occult blood test strips (Bianming) to monitor intestinal health at any time