What medicine treats bloody stools? Hot topics and scientific medication guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Blood in the stool is a common health problem. In the past 10 days, searches across the Internet have surged, especially for keywords such as "hemorrhoids and blood in the stool" and "early symptoms of bowel cancer". The following is a scientific medication guide compiled based on the latest medical data and hot topics.
1. Common causes of blood in the stool and corresponding drugs (data source: National Health Commission’s 2023 Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diseases)
| Cause type | Proportion | Recommended medicine | Course of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| hemorrhoid | 68% | Mayinglong Musk Hemorrhoid Ointment/Suppository | 7-10 days |
| anal fissure | twenty two% | Nitroglycerin ointment + laxative | 2-4 weeks |
| intestinal inflammation | 6% | Mesalazine enteric-coated tablets | 4-8 weeks |
| peptic ulcer | 3% | Proton pump inhibitor + antibiotics | 2 weeks |
| other | 1% | Specialist diagnosis required | - |
2. In-depth analysis of hot-searched drugs
1.Hemorrhoids medication: The #HemorrhoidsSelf-Rescue topic on Douyin platform has been played 230 million times, of which the Mayinglong series products were mentioned by 89%. It should be noted that pregnant women are prohibited from taking drugs containing musk.
2.intestinal regulator: In Xiaohongshu's notes on "Conditioning Blood in the Stool", probiotics (such as Bifeikang) have been recommended more than 500,000 times, but clinical data shows that its improvement rate in acute hematochezia is only 12%.
3.Prescription drugs to stop bleeding: Yunnan Baiyao capsules, which are hotly discussed on Weibo, are actually suitable for traumatic bleeding, but are only 31% effective in treating gastrointestinal bleeding (Chinese Journal of Digestion 2023 data).
3. Danger Signal Identification (Emergency Department Data of Tertiary A Hospitals)
| Symptom characteristics | Hazard level | Recommended treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Bloody red + dripping | ★☆☆☆☆ | outpatient visit |
| tarry black stool | ★★★☆☆ | See a doctor within 24 hours |
| With persistent abdominal pain | ★★★★☆ | emergency examination |
| Sudden weight loss >5kg | ★★★★★ | Immediate colonoscopy |
4. The latest suggestions from experts (excerpted from the 2024 Asia Pacific Digestive Diseases Conference)
1. Patients over 40 years old with blood in their stools should give priority to ruling out tumors, and fecal occult blood testing is recommended (accuracy rate 92%).
2. The "Notoginseng Powder Hemostasis Method" popularized on Douyin lacks clinical basis, and there is no significant difference between the experimental group and the control group (p>0.05).
3. JD Health data shows that the number of consultations related to blood in the stool increased by 37% year-on-year, with people aged 25-35 accounting for 46%.
5. Three-step method for scientific medication use
1.Observation record: Bleeding frequency/color/accompanying symptoms, it is recommended to take photos and keep them (private parts are coded).
2.Selecting drugs according to symptoms: Topical ointment should be used 2 times a day, no more than 1 suppository per time, oral medicine should be taken as directed by a doctor.
3.life adjustment: Daily water intake > 1.5L, dietary fiber intake 25-30g, avoid sitting for > 2 hours.
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from March 1 to March 10, 2024, and the platforms involved include Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, JD Health, etc. Treatment plans need to be individualized, and it is recommended to combine them with offline medical examinations.
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