I got blood from my anus!
First aid available at home and types of dangerous bleeding

I got blood from my anus!
First aid available at home and types of dangerous bleeding

*The hemorrhoidal symptoms on this page are merely examples, and the emergency treatment is meant as a temporary measure until you can get to a hospital. If you have any of the following symptoms, make sure to go to a hospital. If multiple symptoms occur at once, such as pain and bleeding, try a treatment method for stronger symptoms.

If you have sudden bleeding

The type of bleeding differs depending on the type of hemorrhoid and how degree it has progressed. It could be a sign of colon cancer, so make sure to go to a hospital after emergency treatment at home.

How to deal with bleeding

Slow the bleeding

If you experience sudden bleeding, first clean yourself, and then place some toilet paper or cotton in your underpants to keep them clean, follow the instructions in the "If a sudden pain occurs" section, and lie down for a while.

Type of
bleeding

1. Small amount on toilet paper

Possible types of hemorrhoids, etc.

This could be the initial stage of an anal fissure or internal hemorrhoids. In most cases, pain means it is an anal fissure

How to care

Take a bath, etc. to clean yourself, and place some toilet paper, cotton, or other soft material against your anus to keep your underpants clean. Follow the instructions in the "If a sudden pain occurs" section and lie down.

Type of
bleeding

2. Droplets of blood in the toilet

Possible types of hemorrhoids, etc.

In most cases, this means that internal hemorrhoids have progressed and are somewhat large.

How to care

Take a bath, etc. to clean yourself, and place some toilet paper, cotton, or other soft material against your anus to keep your underpants clean. Follow the instructions in the "If a sudden pain occurs" section and lie down.

Type of
bleeding

3. Blood coming out quickly

Possible types of hemorrhoids, etc.

This could mean that internal hemorrhoids have gotten even larger.

How to care

Take a bath, etc. to clean yourself, and place some toilet paper, cotton, or other soft material against your anus to keep your underpants clean. Follow the instructions in the "If a sudden pain occurs" section and lie down.

Type of
bleeding

4. Blackish blood found in stool

Possible types of hemorrhoids, etc.

This could indicate bleeding in the colon, etc. However, you should not let your guard down if it is not blackish. Fresh red blood also can indicate bleeding in the colon.

How to care

Go to a hospital immediately.

This article is supervised by:
Dr. Junichi Iwadare
Dr. Akio Kurokawa
Dr. Rikisaburo Sahara
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