There's blood in my feces?

Question

Is that a bad sign?

Answer 1

Red streaky blood on the outside of the bowel movement and/or on the tissue when you wipe is *usually* a sign of hemorrhoids, and is not immediately serious, but they can lead to some problems. You should see a doctor within a week or so.

Dark blood that looks like coffee grounds, or is mixed in with the stool is from digested blood and indicates a more serious problem with your digestive tract. You should see a doctor immediately.

Answer 2

blood in stool is always serious
because blood in your feces may be an early sign of a digestive condition, for example abnormal growths (polyps) or cancer in your colon.
Blood in the stool may come from anywhere along your digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It may be present in such small amounts that you cannot actually see it, but is only detectable by a fecal occult blood test. When there IS enough blood to change the appearance of your stools, the doctor will want to know the exact color to help find the site of bleeding. To make a diagnosis, your doctor may use endoscopy or special x-ray studies.

A black stool usually means that the blood is coming from the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Blood will typically look like tar after it has been exposed to the body's digestive juices. Stomach ulcers caused by ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are common causes of upper GI bleeding.

Maroon-colored stools or bright red blood usually suggest that the blood is coming from the lower part of the GI tract (large bowel or rectum). Hemorrhoids and diverticulitis (inflammation of an abnormal pouch in the colon) are the most common causes of lower GI bleeding. However, sometimes massive or rapid bleeding in the stomach causes bright red stools.

Consuming black licorice, lead, iron pills, bismuth medicines like Pepto-Bismol, or blueberries can also cause black stools. Beets and tomatoes can sometimes make stools appear reddish. In these cases, your doctor can test the stool with a chemical to rule out the presence of blood.

Brisk bleeding in the esophagus or stomach (such as with peptic ulcer disease), can also cause you to vomit blood.

Answer 3

Depends on how much.
It might just be a small tear in the lining of the colon. Have you had problems with bowel movements lately?
Are the feces black? If so, get your doctor on the line soon.

Answer 4

If there's just a little, and you have no other symptoms (nausia, pain in lower abdomen or back, 'heart burn', etc) there's probably nothing to worry about - just watch it to make sure it doesn't get worse or continue for more than a day.

If there's a lot and/or you have other symptoms (including just not feeling very well) you should go to a doctor immediately because you might have GI bleeding.

Good luck!

Answer 5

It depends on if it is fresh or old blood. The fresher it is the less serious it is, this means that it is close to the rectum and could be just hemmriods, if it is old dark blood, it means that it is from somewhere, most likely in you colon and that is not good.

Answer 6

It could be caused by just about anything. From minor hemorrhoids, to infection, to serious things like cancer. I would see a dr. asap if you are unsure of their cause!

Answer 7

if it is red it meight be heamoroides if it is dark red or brown it meight be ulcer go to doctor any way

Answer 8

yah
go to the doctor RIGHT NOW..
it could be a serious problem
(liver, stomach...)

Answer 9

yes, you should talk to and probably see a doctor immediatly!!!