Experts from Nanchang Dongda Anus and Intestine Specialty Hospital, Jiangxi's first professional anal-intestinal specialty hospital, introduced why hematochezia (passing of blood through the anus, in stool or separately) occurs. Hematochezia is a common symptom of anal-intestinal diseases. Patients with hemorrhoids, constipation, intestinal polyps, anal fissures, and other anal-intestinal diseases may experience hematochezia. So what should be done if hematochezia occurs? How can one distinguish which type of anal-intestinal disease it is? How to treat hematochezia?
Experts from Nanchang Dongda Anus and Intestine Specialty Hospital, Jiangxi's first professional anal-intestinal specialty hospital, stated that when people experience hematochezia, they often think it is caused by hemorrhoids or constipation. However, there are nearly a hundred types of anal-intestinal diseases, and most of them exhibit symptoms of hematochezia, including colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases below the anus. Therefore, it is recommended that people who experience hematochezia should actively go to the hospital for examination to avoid severe consequences due to delay.
Why does hematochezia occur? Experts from Nanchang Dongda Anus and Intestine Specialty Hospital explained that hematochezia is a very common symptom of digestive tract diseases, but some people take it lightly. Unbeknownst to them, the biggest hidden danger of hematochezia might be a signal of colorectal cancer. Especially for elderly people, they must not take hematochezia lightly. However, hematochezia with blood in the stool does not necessarily mean having colorectal cancer because hematochezia can also be seen in many other digestive tract diseases, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colonic polyps, etc. Among these causes, the most common in adults is either hemorrhoid bleeding or colorectal cancer; whereas, the most common in children is polyp bleeding.
Hemorrhoid-related: Hemorrhoidal hematochezia is usually bright red, not mixed with feces but attached to the surface of the fecal mass; it can also manifest as dripping blood before or after defecation, and in severe cases, it appears as a jet-like flow, mostly occurring when constipated.
Anal fissure-related: Hematochezia due to anal fissures is less in quantity, mostly found on toilet paper; during defecation, it may be accompanied by severe anal pain, leading to patients being afraid to defecate.
Polyp-related: Polyp-induced hematochezia occurs without discomfort during defecation, with normal stool consistency, and blood is often attached to the surface of the fecal mass.
Colorectal cancer-related: Hematochezia associated with colorectal cancer manifests as persistent, chronic bloody stools with mucus, mixed with feces, frequent urges to defecate, sometimes only passing some blood or mucus without feces. If the tumor is further away from the anus, the incidence of hematochezia is lower. About 80% of rectal cancers involve hematochezia.
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The best examination method after hematochezia - American ZZ electronic anoscope
Experts from Nanchang Dongda Anus and Intestine Specialty Hospital introduced that Nanchang Dongda uses the new generation of medical video imaging technology, the American ZZ electronic anoscope, for deep inspection of the anal canal and rectum. The images are clear and detailed, allowing both doctors and patients to clearly observe the magnified lesion tissues, helping patients choose treatment options, avoiding insufficient traditional manual examinations that may lead to delayed diagnosis. At the same time, the lesion can be locked and printed for comparison before and after treatment. The examination takes only three to five minutes, with an accuracy rate of over 99%. The examination is painless and can diagnose various perianal-rectal diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, perianal abscesses, hypertrophy of the anal papilla, rectitis, anal canal inflammation, and anal eczema.
What is the best treatment for hematochezia?
Nanchang Dongda Anus and Intestine Specialty Hospital adopts the "An's Therapy" recommended by the Ministry of Health for treating hematochezia caused by various anal-intestinal diseases. "An's Therapy" was invented by Professor An Aiyue from the China-Japan Friendship Hospital under the Ministry of Health. It is a unique method for treating anal-intestinal diseases characterized by efficiency, safety, quick recovery, and minimal pain. It is currently the only minimally invasive therapy named after a surname in China, promoted as part of the Ministry of Health's "Ten-Year Hundred Projects," representing the highest clinical level of domestic anal-intestinal disease treatment, and has won three international medical invention gold awards. In Jiangxi, Nanchang Dongda Anus and Intestine Specialty Hospital is the only clinical hospital for "An's Therapy."
Experts from Nanchang Dongda Anus and Intestine Specialty Hospital remind that hematochezia must be examined and treated at a professional anal-intestinal hospital in a timely manner to avoid missing the best treatment opportunity. Additionally, to facilitate patient visits, Nanchang Dongda Anus and Intestine Hospital has launched online consultation and online appointment services. Patients who make appointments online can have their expert registration fees waived and receive priority treatment without waiting in line. Online reservation link: http://www.0791gc.com/zixun/.
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