Question
I went to the bathroom at 2 PM today to defecate, and it was around the same time yesterday. After wiping with toilet paper, I found a small amount of blood, only a little on the paper, and also a little on the stool, but not much. It was a bit painful when I was defecating. I don’t drink much water usually; do I need to see a doctor? Could it be a big problem?
Answer
Don’t worry if you experience this situation. Generally, this is due to problems with your lifestyle and dietary habits. It is recommended to maintain a light diet, avoid eating grilled foods, promote a balanced diet, increase dietary fiber moderately, and drink more water. High fiber diets, where dietary fiber itself is not absorbed, can absorb intestinal fluid to increase stool volume, stimulate the colon, and enhance motility. Foods rich in dietary fiber include wheat bran or brown rice, vegetables, and fruits high in pectin such as mangoes and bananas.