What does it mean when a man notices blood on the toilet paper after wiping following a bowel movement?
Disease description:
I always feel a burning pain when I go to the bathroom. Today, I noticed blood during bowel movements. What causes blood on the tissue after a man wipes following a bowel movement?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
In males, the presence of blood on toilet paper after defecation is most commonly caused by hemorrhoids or anal fissures. During the acute edematous phase of hemorrhoids, hard stools may cause injury and bleeding. Treatment options include potassium permanganate sitz baths and suppositories containing compound alginates. A minor surgical procedure at an anorectal surgery clinic may also be considered. It is important to improve diet to prevent constipation. At this time, cleansing with a disinfectant wash and applying erythromycin ointment can aid in treatment.
