Discovering blood in your stool can trigger immediate anxiety and concern, but understanding what this symptom means helps distinguish between minor issues and serious conditions requiring prompt ...

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Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

Poop irregularities may be more “regular” than you think. In a new Health survey of 2,001 adults in the U.S., a third of respondents reported poop abnormalities in the past month, such as seeing blood ...

Dr. Terry Simpson, a board-certified general surgeon based in California, is sharing the stool symptom that’s cause for serious concern. “There is one condition where you should go to the emergency ...

Seeing blood in your poop can be concerning, but understanding the possible causes will guide you on what to do next. While it's mostly due to non-serious causes, it can sometimes indicate a more ...

At 34, Josh Herting led a healthy lifestyle but noticed blood in his stool. He was proactive and got a colonoscopy, which came back positive for colon cancer. He's sharing his story to help raise ...

If the bleeding when you wipe coincides with constipation, you may have anal fissures. Hemorrhoids may also cause rectal bleeding, irritation, and pain in your anus. If the blood loss is significant, ...