Bloody [(the adjective, not the expletive)|(adjective, not expletive)|(not the expletive but the adjective)] [aptly|best|appropriately|pertinently|suitably] [characterizes|describes|depicts|exemplifies] bowel movement bleeding. Down the legs and into the toilet bowl, bright red droplets of blood stream. The surface of stools is coated with red blood. Scarlet red blood stains the toilet tissue. Heartbeats may skip in alarm. What is happening?

Overcome any panic that is building up by reading on about any of the 6 possible reasons that could be behind the hemorrhaging (technical jargon for bleeding). Annoying to our daily routine but life-threatening the 6 causes are not if they are treated correctly in a timely manner. Nevertheless, vigilance will be wise. Start monitoring. If bleeding persists more than a week, accompanied by pain, visit a medical doctor immediately.

A proper diagnosis will identify the exact cause so that correct treatment can be administered to solve the problem. More [alarmingly|critically|gravely|dangerously|perilously], bowel movement bleeding may be [the result of|the consequence of|caused by|a symptom of] some [type|form|class] of cancer.

Melena or Hematochezia

In medical circles, rectal bleeding is classified as hematochezia (maroon colored or bright red blood) or melena (black colored sticky or tarry stools). Described as rectal only for the reason that bleeding leaves the body via the rectum, the 6 causes are proctitis, anorectal fistulae, anal fissures, rectal prolapse, internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids.

Proctitis

Proctitis falls within the medical group of diseases known as IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) which counts among them organs like the colon (large intestines) and the small intestines. Inflammation in itself is a positive response of the human body to heal itself in the event of an injury to its tissue. Ironically, inflammation will itself cause further injury if it does not discontinue upon completing its role of regenerating weakened tissue. Erosion of the mucous membrane lining, i.e. ulcers, can erupt to cause rectal proctitis.

Among other symptoms, bowel movement bleeding is [a frequent feature|commonly encountered|a common encounter|a frequent occurrence]. The elimination of proctitis as the cause of rectal bleeding is critical as at an advanced stage, the rectum can become perforated.

Anorectal Fistulae

This is an unnatural tunnel between two or more unconnected internal organs. Often, it cuts all the way to the surface of nearby skin surface. An anorectal fissure has its opening at the anal surface. The expulsion of urine and stools via this fistula is not unusual.

Inflammatory bowel diseases, chiefly ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative proctitis, are the main causes of anorectal fistulae. [Quite apart from|Aside from|Apart from|Other than] infection pus, bowel movement bleeding is also one of the symptoms.

Speedy diagnosis of fistulae is critical as it can be a result of peritonitis (abdominal lining inflammation) which can loss of life. Treatment often involves tracing the full path of the fistula, surgery in conjunction with antibiotic therapy.

Anal Fissures

Fissure is just another word for tear. Usually attributed to excessive physical strain during constipation, an anal fissure is a tear around the opening of the anus. Motion passing is contingent upon the internal and external sphincter muscles of the anal opening being relaxed. Fissures may worsen as they cause the internal sphincter muscle to break into bouts of spasms. A [dangerous|vicious] cycle [develops|ensues|follows|occurs] [with the result of|resulting in|with the consequence of] [increased|more|added] pain and bowel movement bleeding.

Diet changes to alleviate constipation and medication (local anaesthetics like lidocaine and steroids like hydrocortisone may relieve the pain and inflammation and consequently the destructive spasms.

Rectal Prolapse

Historical records provide proof that rectal prolapse has troubled man’s forefathers as long ago as 1500 B.C.! Afflicting chiefly aged women, this state is identifiable by the rectum hanging visibly out of the anus. Weakened muscles, including external and internal sphincter muscles, and ligaments fail to hold the rectum in its place.

Pelvic floor descent of the uterus and bladder, constant constipation and diarrhea leading to severe bowel movement difficulties are other concurrent symptoms. Typically, surgery is the only treatment that is effective.

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Further Reading

If you are interested in finding more about this topic, we have a related post on Blood In Stool – 7 Possible Causes In The Colon at our site. Do check this out.