Results

Cause of your symptoms

It is probably from piles.

Advice

Try the treatments outlined below for two weeks.

Treatments

Eat more roughage to make your stools softer and easier to pass. It is normal to strain a little when passing a motion but too much can cause bleeding. Try careful cleaning of the skin around your bottom and if necessary use creams and suppositories for your pile symptoms. A pharmacist can advise on suitable treatments.

What now?

If the bleeding stops nothing further needs to be done. However, if it persists for two more weeks or recurs after stopping treatment see your GP.


Summary of your symptoms

Date checker completed: Saturday 7th December 2024

You are under 50yrs old and have rectal bleeding with pile symptoms, no change in your bowel habit and no abdominal pain

Additional information if you see your GP

Your GP will probably examine your tummy and back passage and do a blood test. If these are normal you are at low risk of having any serious bowel disease and it would be reasonable to advise a further period of treat, watch and wait. However, if the bleeding continues or recurs after stopping treatment it is likely you will be referred to a routine hospital clinic for further investigations and local treatments to stop the bleeding.

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