At Dr. Ihab Lotfy’s Center, anal bleeding is treated using modern techniques. These include the use of laser and infrared therapy, the excision of tumors causing the bleeding, and laser treatment for hemorrhoids, alongside other methods such as banding, stapling, cryotherapy, LigaSure and Harmonic technology, and ultrasound-based procedures.
Causes of Anal Bleeding
- Anal fissure (a small tear in the anal canal)
- Chronic constipation
- Hard stool (which can cause injury, particularly in the presence of hemorrhoids)
- Anal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Ulcerative colitis
- Proctitis (inflammation of the rectum)
Symptoms of Anal Bleeding
- Anal ulcers and pain
- Changes in stool consistency
- Changes in bowel habits
- Passage of bright red or dark red blood with the stool