मल में खून आना — blood in stools — is a symptom that should never be ignored. It can appear as bright red blood, dark or maroon-colored stools, or sometimes as a black tarry consistency, each indicating different levels and sources of bleeding within the digestive tract. While some causes may be minor, others can be serious and require immediate medical evaluation. Early diagnosis is always the safest approach.
Piles or Hemorrhoids — बवासीर — is one of the most common causes of rectal bleeding, typically presenting as bright red blood. Anal Fissures are small tears in the anal lining causing pain and bleeding during bowel movements. Peptic Ulcers in the stomach or small intestine can cause dark or tarry stools due to upper GI bleeding. Inflammatory Bowel Conditions and Colorectal Polyps or Cancer are more serious causes that require thorough investigation and must not be overlooked — इन्हें नज़रअंदाज़ करना खतरनाक हो सकता है।
The diagnosis process begins with a detailed clinical assessment followed by appropriate investigations. A colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy is often recommended to identify the exact source and cause of bleeding. Once diagnosed, treatment is planned based on the underlying condition — ranging from medications and lifestyle changes to therapeutic endoscopic procedures that can treat the bleeding source directly without surgery in many cases.
Dr. Kriti Bansal is an experienced DM Gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopy specialist in Indore. As a Gold Medalist and the first female DM Gastroenterologist in Indore, she is highly skilled in performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures to identify and treat the source of gastrointestinal bleeding with precision and care.
मल में खून आने पर देरी न करें — यह एक गंभीर संकेत हो सकता है। Book your appointment with Dr. Kriti Bansal at Bombay Hospital, Indore by calling 7610102710.