Understanding This Symptom
Blood in stool can appear as bright red blood, dark maroon blood, or black tarry stools. While often caused by benign conditions like hemorrhoids, it always requires medical evaluation to rule out serious conditions.
How It May Present
- Bright red blood on toilet paper or in bowl
- Maroon-colored stools
- Black, tarry stools (melena)
- Blood mixed with stool
- Associated pain or no pain
Possible Causes
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal fissures
- Diverticular bleeding
- Colon polyps or cancer
- IBD
- Peptic ulcers
Treatment Approaches
- Treatment depends on cause
- Hemorrhoid treatments
- Colonoscopy to identify source
- Endoscopic treatment
- Surgery if needed
When to Seek Help
Any rectal bleeding should be evaluated by a doctor. Seek immediate care for heavy bleeding, black tarry stools, dizziness, or bleeding with severe abdominal pain.
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Persistent symptoms need proper evaluation. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ashwini Kumar Banerjee for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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