Rectal bleeding

yes after i had a long session i had a drop of blood on the device i had loose bowels about 3 days before i think this was the cause just gave it a week then carried on no problems 5 months later.
😉 i have ibs and would occasionaly get a tiny amount of blood on feces long before i had the aneros doctor said it happens dont worry unless it keeps happening now and again iscolated incidents are ok as long as blood is slight few drops and red if there is more or its blackish go to the doc now

Hi, Spogatz,

Good question, for sure. IMHO, any rectal bleeding is a warning sign. There is no reason to expect any kind of anal tissue damage from an Aneros, unless one uses undue force or improper manipulation of the toy. I guess my first question would be, how much bleeding are we taking about? A tiny bit or a significant amount?

This having been said, the most common reason for bleeding of any kind is most likely hemorrhoid related. Not all hemorrhoids are external, and it's not at all uncommon to have one or more just inside the anal sphincter. If this is the case, and I have experience with this, too, you can get a fair amount of blood either in the toilet bowl or on tissue. I have had persistent hemorrhoids off and on for years. Mostly just a bother at this point, but I'm very careful during flare-ups.

The key is, is there any pain associated with the bleeding, and second, does it stop quickly? If there is pain, this may be cause for concern. An Aneros may irritate these sensitive blood vessels (that's what a hemorrhoid is, a distended blood vessel (vein) right on the surface of the anal mucosa) and cause the bleeding. That said, this bleeding should not be prolonged and you should be good to go in a day or two. External hemorrhoid can be a more persistent problem, and bleed more readily.

Any persistent bleeding needs to be dealt with. If it continues, you may want to consult your proctologist or GP.

C

As mentioned, proper use of the Aneros shouldn't cause bleeding. One other issue to take into consideration is your age. If you are young the chances of this being a serious problem are relatively small, but by age 50 and above, (perhaps even younger with a family history of colon problems) any bleeding should be evaluated with a colonoscopy. Many gastroenterologists in fact recommend getting your first screening colonoscopy by about that age anyway. As described, most rectal bleeding is due to local irritation or hemorrhoids, but knowing that's all it is gives great peace of mind.