Patient's question:
Recently, while I was having a bowel movement, I noticed that there was blood in my stool. I felt very upset. Isn't blood in the stool something that should only occur in women? Why would I be bleeding when I go to the bathroom? So, I want to know what causes blood in a man's stool?Doctor's answer:
Generally, a large area of blood is present. The most common causes include intestinal diseases and rectal and anal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, colon polyps and tumors, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, etc. These conditions may lead to this situation. Therefore, it is best to go to the hospital for related examinations, such as a colonoscopy and anorectal endoscopy, to determine the specific cause. If polyps or tumors are present, surgical treatment should be timely. For hemorrhoids or anal fissures, surgical treatment or relevant medications can be used.