What's wrong with bloody stool and bloating

Blood in the stool and bloating may be caused by digestive system diseases, bad eating habits or other health problems. Common causes include hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, intestinal inflammation, intestinal cancer, etc. It is necessary to combine symptoms and medical history and seek medical diagnosis in time. The treatment method should be adjusted according to the cause, including drug treatment, improvement of diet structure and surgical treatment when necessary.

1. Common disease factors

Blood in the stool and bloating may be associated with a variety of digestive disorders:

-Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are one of the most common causes of blood in the stool, which is usually bright red. Hemorrhoid patients have blood in the stool due to congestion and rupture of local blood vessels caused by long-term sitting and constipation. If the stomach is bloated continuously, it should be considered that constipation increases the burden on the intestines, which should be taken seriously.

- Anal fissures: Anal fissures may also cause blood in the stool, but are usually accompanied by severe pain. Frequent bloating may be related to intestinal motility disorders and difficulty in defecation.

-Enteritis or peptic ulcer: such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, etc., can cause varying degrees of blood in the stool and abdominal distension and pain. The blood in the stool may be darker in color and is often accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea.

-Colorectal cancer: Continuous blood in the stool with dark red or mucous blood, and long-term bloating may be a sign of colorectal cancer, which is especially common in middle-aged and elderly people and requires early screening and clear diagnosis.

2. Diet and environmental factors

-Diet that is too greasy or unbalanced: Lack of dietary fiber can easily lead to constipation and increase intestinal pressure, thus causing bloody stools or bloating.

- Insufficient water intake or irregular work and rest: Insufficient water intake will reduce intestinal motility and increase the risk of constipation. Long-term irregular work and rest may also lead to accumulation of gastrointestinal pressure and cause flatulence.

- Sedentary habits: Especially because of sedentary work or less exercise, it is easy to suppress intestinal function, causing bloating and bloody stools.

It is recommended to improve the condition by increasing daily dietary fiber intake (such as vegetables, whole grains), ensuring adequate water intake, and correcting eating habits.

3. Recommended solutions

-Medication:

-Hemorrhoids or anal fissures: Using hemorrhoid creams, anal suppositories, etc. containing sodium hyaluronate can relieve symptoms.

-Enteritis: If the intestines are infected with bacteria, antibiotics or probiotics can be chosen under the guidance of a doctor to regulate intestinal function.

- Gastric ulcers: Acid-suppressing drugs such as omeprazole or bismuth may also help ulcers heal.

-Diet and lifestyle interventions:

- Consume 30-50 grams of dietary fiber every day, drink 8 glasses of water, and avoid spicy and high-fat foods to relieve constipation and bloating.

-Avoid sitting for long periods of time. It is recommended to get up and move around every 30 minutes, and walk slowly after meals to promote intestinal motility.

-Surgical treatment: If the hemorrhoids have already formed and are severely prolapsed, and the bleeding in the stool is recurring and cannot be left alone, rubber band ligation, laser ablation or resection surgery can be considered. For colorectal cancer, resection or chemotherapy should be adopted according to the specific stage.

If blood in the stool and bloating persist for a long time or recur repeatedly, you should be alert to the possibility of digestive system diseases and seek medical attention early to identify the cause. Paying attention to healthy diet and adjusting lifestyle habits on a daily basis is an effective way to improve these symptoms. Reasonable screening and early treatment can help prevent more serious diseases.