Rectal bleeding is a symptom, not a disease, and is commonly seen in gastrointestinal bleeding. The color of the stool can be bright red, dark red, or tar-like (black stool), all of which are referred to as rectal bleeding. Sometimes, it may be accompanied by pain. So, what foods are good for quick recovery from rectal bleeding?
Home Remedies for Rectal Bleeding
Remedy 1
Ingredients: Rehmannia root, white peony root (fried), Chinese knotweed root, dyer's woad root, skullcap root, pagoda tree flower 10g each, balloon flower root 8g, licorice root 5g, 5 Chinese plums.
Method: Boil the herbal mixture in water and consume it.
Effect: Treats rectal bleeding caused by excessive heat in the blood.
Remedy 2
Ingredients: Pagoda tree flower 30g, pig large intestine.
Method: Put 30g of pagoda tree flower into a 30cm pig large intestine, tie both ends tightly, boil it in water to make a soup, add a little salt, and consume the soup and intestine.
Effect: Can treat internal hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and bleeding caused by constipation.
High-Protein Foods
Protein is the most easily absorbed nutrient. Rectal bleeding may be caused by gastrointestinal diseases, which impair the function of digestion and absorption in the stomach and intestines. Protein is more easily absorbed in such cases. Moreover, rectal bleeding patients also need to pay attention to protein supplementation, as consuming foods high in quality protein can aid in the recovery from enteritis, stomach ulcers, and intestinal bleeding.
High-protein foods: fish, eggs, soy products, dairy, etc.
Foods High in Iron
Long-term rectal bleeding can cause significant iron loss in the body, leading to iron-deficiency anemia. Anemia symptoms generally develop slowly and may be absent or mild in the early stages. Therefore, it is important to supplement iron when experiencing rectal bleeding.
Foods high in iron: green vegetables, fish, eggs, tomatoes, etc.
Low-Fiber Foods
Non-soluble fiber is not digested and absorbed by the body, but stays in the intestines, stimulating the production of digestive fluids and promoting intestinal peristalsis. Absorbing water promotes bowel movements. Consuming foods with low fiber content can reduce the stimulation and obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract by food fiber, slow down intestinal peristalsis, and decrease stool volume.
Low-fiber foods: winter melon, spinach, cucumber, potatoes, soy products, etc.
Foods High in Vitamin K
Vitamin K plays a role in preventing internal bleeding and hemorrhoids, promoting normal blood clotting. Lack of vitamin K may result in rectal bleeding. Eating foods high in vitamin K helps promote blood clotting and alleviate rectal bleeding symptoms.
Foods high in vitamin K: beef liver, seaweed, lettuce, cauliflower, peas, etc.
Precautions for Rectal Bleeding
1. Avoid eating spicy and greasy foods that can irritate the digestive tract, such as chili, garlic, Sichuan pepper, alcohol, and fried foods.
2. Avoid overeating and consuming excessive amounts of meat, as it not only hinders digestion in the intestines but also stimulates the intestinal mucosa, resulting in slower intestinal peristalsis, constipation, and worsening rectal bleeding symptoms.
3. Pay attention to anal hygiene to prevent anal infections. It is recommended to clean the anal area with warm water daily to prevent excessive dryness or moisture.
