What are the symptoms of rectal diseases?

Jun 27, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My husband has recently noticed blood in his stool during bowel movements. I suspect it might be a rectal disease. What are the symptoms of rectal diseases?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The symptoms of rectal diseases are diverse, with the most common including: 1. Rectal irritation symptoms: such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, which may be accompanied by fever and weight loss. 2. Bleeding symptoms: such as anal bleeding, blood in the stool, or bloody stools, which may be related to inflammation or tumors. 3. Pain and discomfort: pain around the anus, pain during bowel movements, as well as possible cramping or burning pain. 4. Changes in bowel habits: including alterations in bowel frequency and stool consistency, such as constipation or diarrhea, as well as progressively narrower stools or difficulty in passing stools. 5. Other symptoms: such as intestinal obstruction, anemia, and loss of appetite, which may be related to disease progression and complications of rectal disease.