Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
17 Οκτ 2024 · Bright red blood in your stool is a sign of bleeding in the lower digestive tract. It is most likely caused by a condition like hemorrhoids or diverticular disease. However, bloody stool can be a symptom of serious conditions that need to be ruled out, including colon cancer.
11 Απρ 2024 · Possible causes of blood in stool include gastroenteritis, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, and more. Treatment can depend on the underlying cause.
Bright red blood in your stool usually means the bleeding is lower in your colon, rectum or anus. Dark red or maroon blood can mean that you have bleeding higher up in your colon or your small intestine. Melena (black stool) often points to bleeding in your stomach, such as a bleeding stomach ulcer.
15 Δεκ 2022 · “Bright red blood might be something low in the colon or rectum like diverticular bleeding or hemorrhoids, darker blood may be from higher up in the colon,” says Richards. “If the blood is more black or tar-like, that might signal an issue in the small intestine or stomach.”
13 Οκτ 2023 · Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a sign of a disorder in the digestive tract. The blood often shows up in stool or vomit but isn't always obvious. Stool may look black or tarry. Bleeding can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening. Imaging technology or an endoscopic investigation can usually locate the cause of the bleeding.
Bleeding from the bottom (rectal bleeding) is often seen as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper or pink water in the toilet. Find out when to get medical help if you keep bleeding from your bottom.
4 Σεπ 2023 · The medical term for bright-red blood in the stool is hematochezia. Whatever the potential cause, it is never normal and should always be investigated by a healthcare provider. This article will address some of the reasons for rectal bleeding and how the cause might be diagnosed and treated. Chakrapong Worathat / EyeEm / Getty Images.
