Don't ignore bleeding during bowel movements! Bleeding hemorrhoids can cause severe anemia and threaten health
Ms. Lin, who has just turned 40, has been feeling dizzy and pale recently. She originally thought that more rest would gradually improve her condition, but as time goes by, she not only becomes weaker and weaker, but also suffers from asthma and heart palpitations from time to time, which makes her family more and more worried. More and more worried. In the end, she couldn’t resist her family’s request, so she finally sought medical examination. A checkup revealed that her hemoglobin was only 1/3 of the normal value, and she was severely anemic. After careful questioning by the doctor, she revealed that she had been bleeding frequently during defecation for more than six months. Although she thought it was hemorrhoids, she was unwilling to seek professional diagnosis or treatment. After a colonoscopy, it was finally confirmed that severe bleeding from hemorrhoids had caused anemia and was causing health problems for her, so he quickly underwent hemorrhoid removal surgery. After recovering from the operation, Ms. Lin’s hemoglobin quickly returned to normal and she regained her health.
Chen Yingwei, chief physician of colorectal surgery at Shuang Ho Hospital, said that cases like this are actually not uncommon. Although hemorrhoids are usually not considered to be an imminent threat, long-term neglect of hemorrhoidal bleeding may lead to severe anemia, which may lead to Other symptoms, such as weakness, weakness, or wheezing with even the slightest exertion. In particular, some patients may mistakenly think that there is a problem with the heart or trachea, but the results of heart and tracheal examinations are normal. Therefore, the problem of long-term defecation bleeding may be ignored, causing the health to deteriorate.
Regarding the hidden dangers of hemorrhoids, many people are reluctant to speak openly and actively seek medical treatment. Dr. Chen Yingwei pointed out that hemorrhoids are actually normal tissues of the human body. If the symptoms are mild, you can live peacefully with hemorrhoids. However, if the symptoms gradually affect your life and work, or if they have obviously caused problems to your health, as in the case of Ms. Lin mentioned above, you should receive active treatment to find out the culprit that threatens your health and eradicate the lesions.
Dr. Chen Yingwei emphasized that seeking professional medical help is the best choice when facing physical discomfort. There is no need to feel shy or anxious if you suspect hemorrhoids are a problem, as hemorrhoids are usually not life-threatening and there is considerable flexibility in treatment options. In addition to simple changes in lifestyle habits, such as avoiding staying up late, reducing the intake of spicy and fried foods, and avoiding constipation or diarrhea, more active treatment methods include surgical resection or laser ablation, which can usually be fully recovered in 1 to 2 weeks. Help patients improve their lives. Proper treatment can alleviate symptoms. If other problems are discovered, appropriate treatment can be given early to reduce the risk of disease progression.
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