Dark feces

If the appearance of such a symptom as dark feces was noted, it is a signal that the body has failed to properly and properly operate the internal organs. Even if there was not any discomfort, there is still a need for a consultation with a doctor. The earlier the cause of the appearance of blood in the stool is established, the faster and easier it will be possible to eliminate it without further serious consequences.

The causes of the appearance of blood in the feces

Dark feces can be caused by a variety of factors:

• The appearance of a tumor, both malignant and benign in the gastrointestinal tract;
• Ulcerative colitis ;
• Crohn's disease;
• Diverticula of the intestine;
• Infection caused by different bacteria and viruses.

If the blood was scarlet in the feces, this would indicate that bleeding from the hemorrhoids of the rectum began. It also happens that the appearance of cracks in the anus is the cause of the appearance of blood.

If the stool has become liquid and black, that is, you notice a dark stool, this is a sign that bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract occurs. It can be a manifestation of an ulcer, erosion of the stomach, varicose veins of the esophagus or problems associated with the duodenum. The veins of the blood in the stool indicate that it is Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Cirrhosis also contributes to the appearance of blood in the feces. Some medicines can also cause bleeding. When a malignant tumor appears dark feces.

Abundant bleeding from the rectum may well be a sign that the person has ischemic colitis or diverticulosis of the rectum.

During infectious diseases caused by different bacteria and viruses, blood also appears. Causes her appearance:

• dysentery. Bacteria affect the colon and mucosa, then a loose stool appears, and with it a dark color of feces. Against this background, there is a fever, pain in the muscles, chills, joint pain;
• Amebiasis. Amoeba affects the large intestine, there is a loose stool, it contains blood, pus and mucus;
• Balantidiasis. Symptoms will be similar, as with dysentery and amoebiasis. In rare cases, the disease can occur and is asymptomatic. Though all the same to it symptoms are characteristic, which are shown in the form of diarrhea with a blood.

The color of stool and blood can also tell what a person has for a disease and what it is related to. It is only a specialist who can diagnose a diagnosis correctly.

How and what tests should be taken if black dots appeared in the stool.

First of all, a couple of days before the test is done, it is necessary to stop using drugs. For two or three days you should not eat meat and fish dishes.

You should never delay a visit to a doctor if mucus, blood, pus, diarrhea, vomiting were seen in the stool. All this shows that the body is "damaged" and urgently needs medical care.

Initially the examination will be digital, after - examination with the help of rectoscopy, it is possible that endoscopy and radiology of the large intestine will be done.

Treatment

After passing the necessary tests, consulting a doctor-gastroenterologist and revealing pathology, appropriate treatment is prescribed. Drugs will be prescribed, which contribute to the complete disappearance of blood from the stool, healing of the cracks in the anus. If it is necessary to eliminate the tumor, an operation will be performed. Do not be afraid of it - sometimes this is the right method and the only one to get rid of the cause of the illness. It can be performed under general anesthesia, and under local anesthesia. The method and methodology is chosen by the doctor.