Bleeding from the anus (rectal bleeding) is one of the symptoms of many diseases of the rectum. If these bleedings are acute bleedings, there is a possibility that they may stop spontaneously. A patient with bleeding is first of all questioned about complaints, duration of bleeding, color, nature of defecation, after which a preliminary diagnosis is made about the possible causes of bleeding, with a thorough history taking. On physical examination, signs such as bleeding hemorrhoids, fissures, and anal polyps may be detected directly, and endoscopic examinations may be necessary to identify causes of bleeding that cannot be detected on physical examination.
With the help of rectosigmoscopy, the mucous membrane covering the inside of the rectum (30-40 cm long, connecting the large intestine to the anus) is examined. In some cases, a colonoscopy, that is, an examination of the entire large intestine, may also be performed. The patient is examined by a proctologist and decides which endoscopy method will be used. Endoscopy helps not only to diagnose the disease, but also to find the source of bleeding and stop it. After establishing the cause of bleeding, the most appropriate method of treatment is selected for the patient.
There are both non-surgical and surgical treatments for bleeding caused by hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and polyps. In Avrupa Cerrahi center
patients with rectal bleeding after a thorough physical examination and after establishing the diagnosis and etiology of bleeding, if the cause of bleeding is benign diseases of the anal region, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, polyps, etc., if they are detected, examination and treatment can be carried out on the same day. Treatment with non-surgical laser methods takes a very short time. With local anesthesia, you can be treated within a day and return to your social and business life.