When most people defecate, if they find blood clots in their stool, they will feel very nervous and worried about where their internal organs are going wrong. But if it is a pregnant woman, the presence of blood clots in the stool should be taken seriously because it can affect the health of the fetus. What's going on when you find blood clots in your stool during pregnancy?
What's wrong with blood clots in stool
Pregnant women with bloody stool are generally caused by hemorrhoids, and may also be caused by diseases such as anal fistula, anal fissure, rectal polyps, etc.
Symptoms of fecal bleeding in pregnant women
1. Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids and mixed hemorrhoids in different stages can cause bleeding in the stool. Blood in the stool usually occurs during or after defecation, appearing as drops or sprays of blood, with a bright red color and no mixing of blood and stool. External hemorrhoids generally do not cause fecal bleeding. The amount of bleeding from hemorrhoids varies, with mild cases being only fecal bleeding, and severe cases bleeding several milliliters to over ten milliliters each time; Patients with mild hemorrhoids experience intermittent fecal bleeding, while those with severe hemorrhoids inevitably bleed during each bowel movement; If pregnant women eat spicy food, bleeding will be more severe.
2. Anal fissure: The stool caused by anal fissure is bloody, with a bright red color, and there are bloodstains after dripping or wiping with paper. There is also severe pain in the anus after defecation.
3. Rectal and colon polyps: blood red, slight pain, blood not mixed with stool.
4. Ulcerative colitis: bleeding mixed with mucus or presenting as purulent stools, accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, frequent bowel movements, etc.
5. Rectal cancer: red or dark red in color, attached to the surface of the stool in droplets; Late stage often presents with purulent stools accompanied by symptoms such as anal and rectal prolapse, weight loss, and changes in bowel habits.
6. Upper respiratory tract bleeding: black or brownish black stool, also known as tarry stool, is one of the most common symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The main manifestation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding is black stool, often accompanied by other symptoms and signs such as vomiting blood, palpitations, fatigue, anemia, etc.
Pregnant women with rectal bleeding should go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner to identify the cause and ensure that everything is fine before they can rest assured. Nurturing a new life is a responsibility, and choosing to bring a baby into this world requires taking responsibility for the baby. Pregnant women should undergo regular prenatal check ups and follow the doctor's arrangements. If any abnormalities are found in daily life, seek medical attention immediately. Wishing you a happy pregnancy!
