Since you do not have any worrisome symptoms, the light red color in your stools may be a result of a natural food you ate that was red in color. If you have been consuming a lot of foods like watermelon or beetroot for the last couple of days, the red color is likely to show up in your stools. Maybe you should wait and watch if you pass red stools again. You can also try not to eat anything red in color during this time. However, if you still face the problem, it would be best if you consulted a doctor and had yourself medically examined.
The red color in stools is usually caused by consuming brightly colored foods or consuming certain medications, such as iron supplements. The redness may also be because of blood that covers the feces. However, most ailments that result in passing blood in stools are painful and are accompanied by several other symptoms. These ailments can be piles or hemorrhoids, intestinal tract bleeding, or stomach ulcers. All these problems are accompanied by abdominal pain, or rectal pain in the case of piles. However, there are a few other conditions that can cause blood to appear in the stools without causing pain. Stress, excessive consumption of oily and spicy foods, excessive smoking, and a regular intake of alcoholic beverages, betel leaves and tobacco may cause abdominal problems that can lead to bleeding. Avoiding these substances will benefit your digestive system and your health in general. You must also avoid over the counter painkillers, medicines, and steroids. Bleeding can also be caused by intestinal worms sometimes, and may not always cause any symptoms like pain or fever.
You can try several home remedies to rule out any health problem that may be leading to bleeding. Firstly, make sure that you consume a diet rich in fiber, with enough green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, raw vegetables, and fruit juices. Replace refined floor with whole wheat flour. Drink at least two liters of water everyday to keep your system clear. You can add a small amount of salt to warm water and drink it first thing in the morning to keep your colon clean. Consuming garlic is also very effective at treating intestinal and stomach problems like worms and indigestion. Eat about two cloves of garlic everyday. Drinking buttermilk everyday will also benefit in keeping your stomach and intestine healthy. You should also consume tea and coffee in moderation, be stress free, and get regular exercise.
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