When to worry about blood in stool

Blood in stool happens when there is bleeding in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Peptic ulcer disease, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and cancer can cause blood in stool.

Blood in stool for a woman is usually the same as it is for men since GI conditions affect people of all sexes.

Pictures of blood in stool

Blood in stool looks red or maroonish. Blood that comes from the upper GI tract and is digested as it moves through the gut can look darker, often black and tar-like.

It can be a sign of something serious, so blood in your stool should never be ignored.

You should always tell your provider if you have blood in your stool. They can do a physical exam, lab tests, and ask you about your health history to find out the cause.

This article discusses some of the possible reasons for blood in stool, as well as how these causes can be diagnosed and treated.

Painless bright red blood in stool

Upper GI Bleed

Blood in your stool may come from somewhere in your upper GI tract that is bleeding. The most common cause is peptic ulcer disease. In this condition, there are sores in th

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