Is Blood in Stool a Sign of Anal Fissure or Hemorrhoids?

Blood in stool may be caused by anal fissure or hemorrhoids. However, regardless of whether it is an anal fissure or hemorrhoids, it is recommended that patients promptly seek medical attention at the hospital and undergo treatment under the guidance of a doctor. 1. Anal fissure: It is a small ulcer in the skin layer of the anal canal below the dentate line. Due to injury or tearing, severe pain may occur, which will worsen during defecation, and will be accompanied by blood in stool. If the patient's symptoms are mild, they can be treated with nitroglycerin ointment or other medications as prescribed by the doctor. If the patient's symptoms are severe, surgery may be required; 2. Hemorrhoids: Including internal and external hemorrhoids, of which internal hemorrhoids are located above the dentate line, while external hemorrhoids are located below the dentate line. Internal hemorrhoids mainly manifest as blood in stool, prolapse, and other symptoms, while external hemorrhoids mainly manifest as pain, swelling, and other symptoms. For patients with internal hemorrhoids, they can be treated with Mayinglong Musk Hemorrhoid Ointment or other medications under the guidance of a doctor. For patients with external hemorrhoids, treatment can be carried out through rubber band ligation therapy. Diseases such as rectal polyps and rectal cancer can also lead to the occurrence of the above-mentioned conditions. Rectal polyps refer to protuberant lesions protruding from the surface of the rectal mucosa into the intestinal cavity, which may be related to genetic factors or inflammatory stimulation. Rectal cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the rectum, which may be related to poor eating habits or genetic factors. When patients experience symptoms of blood in stool, it is recommended that they promptly seek medical attention and complete relevant examinations to diagnose and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.