The treatment for the presence of blood in the stool will depend on what gave rise to the problem. Live red blood is usually caused by an anal fissure because of the increased effort to evacuate, and its treatment is relatively simple. In case of dark red blood, treatment should be done taking into account other factors.
Treatment for live red blood in feces
Treatment for live red blood in the stool consists of:
- Feed properly by investing in high fiber foods like papaya, natural orange juice, natural or probiotic yogurt, broccoli, beans, flaxseed, sesame seeds and plum.
- Drink at least 1.5 liter of water or other liquids per day;
- Exercise daily for at least 25 minutes in a row;
- Do not force the time to evacuate, but respect the rhythm of the organism, and when you feel like it, go to the bathroom soon.
A great addition to this treatment is Benefiber, a fiber-based food supplement that can be diluted in any liquid beverage without changing its taste.
Treatment for dark red blood in the stool
If the blood in the stools becomes darker, or in case of blood in the stool, the treatment will be focused on treating the bleeding focus. An endoscopy and a colonoscopy should be performed to check the location of the wound. The most common sites are the stomach and duodenum, although this blood can also be caused by intestinal endometriosis.
When it comes to a wound inside the digestive tract you can:
- Adopt a healthier diet;
- Avoid consumption of acidic, fatty, carbonated and industrialized foods;
- Take antacid medications, for example.
In case of endometriosis, it will be necessary to use hormonal drugs and in the most serious cases, surgery.
