Is spurting bleeding hemorrhoids or colon cancer?

Spurting bleeding may be caused by hemorrhoids or colon cancer. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine the cause and receive targeted treatment from the doctor.

1. Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoid bleeding may be caused by friction of the mucosa or skin, or by rupture of venous blood vessels. If the bleeding is spurting, it is considered to be caused by rupture of venous blood vessels. The bleeding is usually bright red, and the blood adheres to the surface of the stool. The amount of hemorrhoid bleeding is relatively small, and there are generally no symptoms such as pain, blood in the stool mixed with stool. Patients with hemorrhoids usually do not have changes in the frequency of bowel movements. Usually, surgical treatments such as ligation of the internal hemorrhoid mucosa or removal of hemorrhoids using a stapler are required under the operation of a doctor.

2. Intestinal cancer: It may be due to ruptured blood vessels on the surface of the tumor, or the tumor itself has invaded the intestinal blood vessels. Especially in the case of tumor rupture, bleeding is often more severe and rapid. Blood in the stool is mostly dark red and mixed with the stool. The amount of bleeding in intestinal cancer is relatively large and may last for several days or weeks. Blood in the stool caused by intestinal cancer may be accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain, weight loss, and changes in the frequency of bowel movements. In this case, the doctor needs to take hemostatic measures, blood transfusion and fluid replacement treatment. In severe cases, surgical treatment such as tumor resection may be required.

Spurting bleeding may also be caused by anal fissures or intestinal polyps. Patients are advised to undergo regular physical examinations to achieve early detection, early prevention, and early treatment to prevent further deterioration of the condition.