Differences Between Rectal Bleeding and Hemorrhoidal Bleeding

The differences between rectal bleeding and hemorrhoidal bleeding are mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. **Different causes**: Rectal bleeding is often caused by foreign bodies, trauma, tumors, inflammation, and other factors; whereas hemorrhoidal bleeding is primarily due to hardened stools rupturing swollen blood vessels or excessive straining during bowel movements leading to venous rupture. 2. **Different symptoms**: Rectal bleeding presents with varied symptoms, possibly accompanied by changes in bowel habits, pus-blood stools, or mucus-filled stools, with blood typically appearing dark red or black; hemorrhoidal bleeding is usually bright red, manifesting as dripping blood, jet-like bleeding, or blood on toilet paper during defecation, and the bleeding often stops after bowel movement. 3. **Different management approaches**: Rectal bleeding requires targeted treatment based on the underlying cause, such as surgical repair or medication; hemorrhoidal bleeding can be managed through daily care (e.g., warm sitz baths), medication, or surgical intervention to stop the bleeding.