Blood in Stool: Causes & Treatment in Bhopal

The most common cause of blood in stool is piles (hemorrhoids/bawasir). Piles cause bright red blood on the toilet paper, in the toilet bowl, or on the surface of stool. They affect nearly 50% of adults at some point. Other common causes include anal fissure (a small tear in the anus lining causing pain and bleeding), polyps, and colitis. At R.K. Hospital, Dr. Rajesh Kanungo examines patients thoroughly to determine the exact cause before recommending treatment.

Not always, but it should never be ignored. While piles and fissures (the most common causes) are not life-threatening, blood in stool can sometimes indicate more serious conditions like polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, or in rare cases, colorectal cancer. The colour of blood provides clues: bright red blood usually points to a lower GI cause (piles, fissure), while dark or black stool (tarry stool) suggests upper GI bleeding which is more urgent. We recommend getting examined at R.K. Hospital so the cause can be identified and treated early.

Yes, advanced piles (Grade 2-4) can cause significant bleeding, sometimes enough to cause anaemia (low haemoglobin) if left untreated over months or years. If you are passing large amounts of blood, feeling dizzy or weak, or if bleeding continues for more than a few days, consult Dr. Rajesh Kanungo at R.K. Hospital immediately. Treatment options range from medications and lifestyle changes for early stages to laser treatment and stapler surgery for advanced piles.

Piles (hemorrhoids) are swollen veins in the rectum and anus, while a fissure is a small tear or cut in the lining of the anus. Key differences: Piles cause painless bleeding (especially internal piles) with a lump near the anus. Fissure causes sharp, cutting pain during bowel movements along with a small amount of blood. Fissure pain can last for hours after passing stool. Both conditions are treatable at R.K. Hospital. Dr. Kanungo will examine you and recommend the appropriate treatment.

At R.K. Hospital, we perform a thorough evaluation: Digital rectal examination (DRE) by Dr. Rajesh Kanungo, proctoscopy to visualize internal hemorrhoids and fissures, blood tests including CBC to check haemoglobin levels, endoscopy (upper and lower GI) when needed to rule out polyps or other causes, and ultrasonography if an abdominal cause is suspected. All tests are available under one roof at our Indrapuri hospital. Call 0755-4260605 for appointment.

At R.K. Hospital, piles treatment cost depends on the grade and type of treatment: Non-surgical treatment (medications, lifestyle changes) costs Rs. 2,000-5,000. Laser or stapler surgery for advanced piles costs Rs. 30,000-60,000. Fissure treatment ranges from Rs. 2,000 for medications to Rs. 20,000-35,000 if surgery is needed. R.K. Hospital accepts 34+ insurance companies for cashless treatment. For exact cost estimate, call 0755-4260605.