How to Stop Rectal Bleeding

There are many ways to handle stopping the flow of rectal bleeding. It is important to find out what is causing the rectal bleeding in the first place in order to treat it. Iron deficiencies can cause chronic rectal bleeding for weeks to months. The tissue of the body replaces the lost blood, but this is a process that takes time to be completed. So while checking for the blood count it may not always be able to determine the cause of the problem. The way to correct this problem is to increase the low blood count, and the anemia issue. Find out what the cause is and where the bleeding is occurring. Then stop the bleeding and go through the process of preventing it from occurring any further.

The symptoms of rectal bleeding that may occur are dizziness, weakness, low blood pressure, fainting, and experience of shock. If this happens then the patient will need to go to the hospital to treat it quickly and will use intravenous fluids, and a possibility of blood transfusions in order to replace the blood that was lost depending on the severity of the issue. This is needed to be done so that tests such as colonoscopies and angiogram can be done. If the problems of rectal bleeding is minor and is caused by anal fissures or hemorrhoids may not need hospitalization.

Steps

1. Take a blood test consisting of a CBC which is a complete blood count to look at the levels of iron in the body, and this will help to determine if the bleeding itself is a chronic problem, or is an acute problem, also to find out if the individual is anemic.

2. Alter your diet to include fiber rich foods such as fruits, and vegetables. Stay away from breads and bakery goods.

3. Take iron tablets to help with replacing the blood loss and bring balance back into the body.

4. Drink at least eight glasses of fluids each day preferably water.

5. Keep the affected area clean by showering or bathing on a daily basis. Thoroughly dry the area carefully. Use soft toilet paper and don't wipe the area but dab it dry.

6. Avoid scratching the area as it will cause further irritation and bleeding.

Warning

Seek immediate medical attention if there is severe diarrhea, if the diarrhea last for longer than several days, a fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, swelling, black or maroon color in the stools, vomiting, inability to have a bowel movement, bleeding that has gotten worse, recent weight loss, change in bowel, stools that are pencil-sized, and uncontrollable bowel movements.