Hemorrhoids, or also known as piles, are swollen or inflamed veins seen in the rectum or anus. This veins can get inflamed as a result of constipation, straining to pass stools, pregnancy, severe diarrhea, and after giving birth. Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the rectum, and external hemorrhoids develop around the anus.
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How to identify whether my rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing rectal bleeding for the past 10 days. At first, it was light but today I noticed that the bleeding seems more severe. It dripped a lot and covered the majority of the toilet paper. The stool itself was not red, just light brown and regular as always. I do not ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, I do agree, you are likely having bleeding from hemorrhoids. My recommendation for you will be: 1. Avoid constipation, take Ispaghol husk 2 tablespoons in a glass of water. Keep it for a good four hours and take it. 2. Take tablet Daflon (Flavonoid) 500 mg 1-... Read Full »
What could cause problems like intestinal obstruction with constipation and piles?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 36 years old. I have a problem on the right side of the large intestine. I have four babies with cesarean surgeries. My youngest baby is 13 years old. My uterus was removed five years ago due to rasoli. After this operation, I felt pain in my anus and a year later I was alright b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your situation. For confirmation, what is going on, you need to visit to a gastroenterologist and get booked for upper and lower GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopy. But reading at your situation, it looks you have both acidity problem and constipation. ... Read Full »