Anorectal bleeding Anorectal bleeding is hemorrhage of the end part of the alimentary canal- rectum or anus. This bleeding may be a few drops of bright red blood, or may be more substantial, and result in darkening of stool. In clinical coding, it falls in the category of ICD-10 K62.5 rectal or anal hemorrhage that is not associated with a particular disease. Timely assessment assists in establishing the cause and provide relevant management.
Symptoms may vary depending on the amount and source of bleeding. Watch for:
Bleeding from the anus or rectum can arise from a variety of conditions. Common causes include:
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K62.5 is the ICD-10 code for rectal and anal hemorrhage, which is not associated with a particular disease.
Light bleeding, such as that caused by hemorrhoids, may not be dangerous, but significant, frequent, or long-term bleeding should be assessed immediately.
Bleeding itself is not caused by dehydration, but dehydration can lead to constipation and straining that may produce tears or hemorrhoids, which can bleed.
Contact a gastroenterologist if bleeding returns, is unstoppable, or occurs along with dizziness, fainting, or excessive tiredness.
Yes. Mild symptoms can be managed with Sitz baths, a high-fiber diet, proper hydration, and over-the-counter creams and suppositories.
The causes of bleeding can be evaluated by your doctor using a digital rectal examination, sigmoidoscopy, or complete colonoscopy.
No. Some patients may have bright red blood, while others have dark, tarry feces, which indicate internal (occult) bleeding.
Yes. Polyps may cause intermittent bleeding, and when detected, they are usually removed during colonoscopy to prevent further complications.
Untreated bleeding can result in chronic blood loss, anemia, and other complications, so timely evaluation is crucial.
An appointment can be booked by calling GastroDoxs in Katy, or you can find a specialist in Hemorrhage of the Anus and Rectum near Katy by searching online for “a specialist of Hemorrhage of Anus and Rectum near Katy.”
