LOWER GI TRACT PERIANAL REGION HAEMORRHOIDS AND FISSURES

Question 1

what is the main cause of LOWER GI TRACT PERIANAL REGION HAEMORRHOIDS AND FISSURES?

Answer 1

Both most commonly due to constipation.

Question 2

what are haemorrhoids?

Answer 2

Haemorrhoids are Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.it can be external or internal.

Question 3

what is the cause of haemorrhoids?

Answer 3

Haemorrhoids are usually caused by straining during bowel movements, obesity or pregnancy.

Question 4

what are anal fissures?

Answer 4

A small tear in the lining of the anus.

Question 5

Signs of anal fissures?

Answer 5

Fresh bright bleeding on wiping, often painful defaecation as well.

Question 6

what part of the GIT when the blood of the stool is black?

Answer 6

Upper GI tract/small intestine

Question 7

What part of the GIT when the blood is bright red on paper?

Answer 7

Outlet bleeding i.e. perianal causes and no fresh blood on the stool or in the toilet.

Question 8

what part of the GIT when the blood is bright red and is mixed with the stool?

Answer 8

Left colon

Question 9

What part of the GIT when the blood is Dark red?

Answer 9

Proximal colon i.e. caecum to transverse colon OR Distal small intestine.

Question 10

When to think of colon cancer???

Answer 10

• Rectal bleeding, mixed in with stools and dark
• New change in bowel habit, usually diarrhoea
• Older adult
• Iron deficiency — except in young menstruating women or strict lifelong vegetarian
• Weight loss