Blood when straining - UC or Hemmies

Hi everyone,

Quick question- often when I've finished a BM, I'll continue to strain (i.e. tenesmus). When this happens there is frequently bright red blood produced, I'm just curious if this more likely to be blood from inflammation or hemmies?

FWIW- there is a significant improvement re: straining when I increase my fibre intake!

Any suggestions greatly appreciated...



30 years old
Currently flaring (Left sided UC)
Taking Salofalk granules (3g daily) and Pred foam Emenas (2 x 20g daily)

Thanks for the reply, I guess the reason I asked is that it seems strange to me that the ulcers would bleed as and when you strain with a BM, whereas I can see this being more common with hemmies!

I know I'm flaring- I'm simply trying to ascertain whether hemorrhoids have joined the party...

This the my second week on steroid enemas, there's definitely been some improvement so far. I'd tried them a few months back with no improvement whatsoever.

Yep- I had a colonoscopy done in July when I was initially diagnosed!

The only way you'll know is go to the doctor so he can take a look-see.

How are you doing at this point?

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