What is a possible cause for having blood in your stool?
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Blood in the stool can be bright red, maroon in color, black and tarry, or occult (not visible to the naked eye). Causes of blood in stool range from harmless, annoying conditions of the gastrointestinal tract such as hemorrhoids to serious conditions such as cancer. Blood in the stool should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. \n\nRectal bleeding (known medically as hematochezia) refers to passage of bright red blood from the anus, often mixed with stool and/or blood clots. Most rectal bleeding comes from the colon, rectum, or anus. The color of the blood during rectal bleeding often depends on the location of the bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Generally, the closer the bleeding site is to the anus, the blood will be a brighter red. Thus, bleeding from the anus, rectum, and the sigmoid colon tend to be bright red, whereas bleeding from the transverse colon and the right colon (transverse and right colon are several feet away from the anus) tend to be dark red or maroon colored. \n\nIn some patients bleeding can be black and “tarry” (sticky) and foul smelling. The black, smelly and tarry stool is called melena. Melena occurs when the blood is in the colon long enough for the bacteria in the colon to break it down into chemicals (hematin) that are black. Therefore, melena usually signifies bleeding is from the upper gastrointestinal tract (for example: bleeding from ulcers in the stomach or the duodenum or from the small intestine) because the blood usually is in the gastrointestinal tract for a longer period of time before it exits the body. Sometimes melena may occur with bleeding from the right colon. On the other hand, blood from the sigmoid colon and the rectum usually does not stay in the colon long enough for the bacteria to turn it black. Rarely, massive bleeding from the right colon, from the small intestine, or from ulcers of the stomach or duodenal can cause rapid transit of the blood through the gastrointestinal tract and result in bright red rectal bleeding. In these situations, the blood is moving through the colon so rapidly that there is not enough time for the bacteria to turn the blood black.\n\nSometimes, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract can be too slow to cause either rectal bleeding or melena. In these patients bleeding is occult (not visible to the naked eyes). The blood is found only by testing the stool for blood (fecal occult blood testing) in the laboratory. Occult bleeding has many of the same causes as rectal bleeding and may result in the same symptoms as rectal bleeding. It is often associated with anemia that is due to loss of iron along with the blood (iron deficiency anemia
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This could be a very serious condition, see a doctor if this is happening to you.\nIt could mean that your intestines are bleeding (very serious). The higher up the bleeding is in the GI tract, the darker the stool will be. Or, it could be a high level of iron ingestion or certain medications, like pepto bismol.
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You need to see a doctor because of the blood in the stool you can't be too careful. In the mean time drink some green tea. Take Care
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hemorrhoids deeper inside the rectum don't hurt as much as ones on the outside. \n\nbright red blood can also be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. if you are over 50 or have a family history of colon cancer, you need to go to the doctor and have a colonoscopy ASAP.
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Please talk to your parents about this, it could be something so simple as dye in something you ingested but read below and click on the website to learn more and then talk to your parents.\n\nBlood in the stool may not always be serious, but it should always be checked by a physician. Any change in bowel habits, such as color, odor, frequency, or consistency (constipation or diarrhea) that does not clear up within a few days is reason to make an appointment with a family practitioner or a gastroenterologst.\nCauses of Red or Black Colored Stools.
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small blood vessels can break inside near the rectum when you have a bowel movement.  Or if you have hemmoroids this can happen.  It also can be very serious you need to see a doctor about this and soon!!
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1. You're pooping more or less often.\nThe presence of a tumor in your bowel throws things off. As your body tries to adjust to its presence, demands, and byproducts, you may experience changes in your bathroom habits. For example, let's say a tumor is slowly growing in your colon, inhibiting the flow of solid waste. You may or may not notice that you're defecating less often.\n\nBut if the tumor gets large enough, it may become very difficult for your poop to get by it and you'll end up constipated. Sound like a crap shoot? (No pun intended.) The tumor may obstruct your bowel. You may notice a difference. You may get constipated.\n\nThat's why, in general, it's best to get regular screenings rather than rely on symptoms to alert you to the presence of the cancer.\n\n\n2. Your stool is thinner than usual.\nImagine a three-lane tunnel full of cars, all driving through with a nice, steady flow. Now imagine that two big rigs decide to block the left lanes in tandem... then they slow to a stop. Both of them. Blocking both left lanes. What do the cars do? They start filing to the right so they can get around the obstruction.\n\nThe same sort of thing happens in the bowel. Everything is flowing fine and dandy until a tumor starts to grow, causing an obstruction. As the obstruction gets bigger, the space around it gets smaller. So, as you might expect, tumors toward the "tunnel exit" tend to cause this effect of narrowed stool.\n\n\n3. You have stomach cramping or bloating.\n\nBloating may be the result of a bowel obstruction. Cramping may be caused by constipation or diarrhea. In more advanced stages of colorectal cancer, severe abdominal cramping may be caused by the tumor perforating (poking through) the bowel wall.\n\n\n4. There's bright red blood in or on your poop.\nTumors tend to bleed. Not a whole lot and not constantly, but they do bleed. As a result, some of that blood may be found in your stool. If the tumor is in the right colon, the blood will most likely be dried and virtually invisible by the time the poop leaves the body. However, if the tumor is in the rectum or toward the end of the left colon, it may still be fresh and therefore, bright red.\n\n\n5. You've experienced unexplained weight loss.\nMany of us wouldn't want to question unexplained weight loss. We'd just be happy to be losing weight! But, even though the prospect of losing weight without even trying may seem a blessing, it really is something to question. It's the old "if it sounds too good to be true..." idea.\n\nSee more at http://coloncancer.about.com/cs/thebasics/a/Top10CCSymptoms.htm
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It could be IBS, or "Irritable Bowel Syndrome". \n\nContact a doctor.
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Blood in the stool can be bright red,maroon in color, black and tarry, or occult (not visible to the naked eye).Causes of blood in stool range from harmless, annoying conditions of the gastrointestinal tract such as hemorrhoids to serious conditions such as cancer. Blood in the stool should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.\n\nRectal bleeding (known medically as hematochezia) refers to passage of bright red blood from the anus, often mixed with stool and/or blood clots. Most rectal bleeding comes from the colon, rectum, or anus. The color of the blood during rectal bleeding often depends on the location of the bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Generally, the closer the bleeding site is to the anus, the blood will be a brighter red. Thus, bleeding from the anus, rectum, and the sigmoid colon tend to be bright red, whereas bleeding from the transverse colon and the right colon (transverse and right colon are�several feet away from the anus)�tend to be dark red or maroon colored.\n\nIn some patients bleeding can be black and �tarry� (sticky) and foul smelling. The black, smelly and tarry stool is called melena. Melena occurs when the blood is in the colon long enough for the bacteria in the colon to break it down into chemicals (hematin) that are black. Therefore, melena usually signifies bleeding is from the upper gastrointestinal tract (for example: bleeding from ulcers in the stomach or the duodenum or from the small intestine) because the blood usually is in the gastrointestinal tract for a longer period of time before it exits the body. Sometimes melena may occur with bleeding from the right colon. On the other hand, blood from the sigmoid colon and the rectum usually does not stay in the colon long enough for the bacteria to turn it black. Rarely, massive bleeding from the right colon, from the small intestine, or from ulcers of the stomach or duodenal can cause rapid transit of the blood through the gastrointestinal tract and result in bright red rectal bleeding. In these situations, the blood is moving through the colon so rapidly that there is not enough time for the bacteria to turn the blood black.\n\nSometimes, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract�can be too slow to cause either rectal bleeding or melena. In these patients bleeding is occult (not visible to the naked eyes). The blood is found only by testing the stool for blood (fecal occult blood testing) in the laboratory. Occult bleeding has many of the same causes as rectal bleeding and may result in the same symptoms as rectal bleeding. It is often associated with anemia that is due to loss of iron along with the blood (iron deficiency anemia). \nThis is why they did an iron test for you.
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depends on what you eat. and whats in the food. the amount of iron, if the food has a lot of a certain color. and such. but it can come in all sorts of colors, and in case it is very black, i would see a doc. that means there is bleeding in the body somewhere...
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Visible blood in the stool must originate from somewhere very low in the rectum or the anus. Bleeding higher up in the digestive tract isn't so visible, because it's partially digested or mixed in the stool. Strangely enough, blood that's not obvious -- it's actually black -- may be worse than the bright-red variety. \n\n\nHemorrhoids are the most likely cause. Although usually not serious, hemorrhoids can be quite alarming and very irritating. Most often, changes in habits can relieve them. Drinking lots of water and eating a diet rich in fiber both help, and it's also important to avoid straining when having a bowel movement. People who exercise regularly tend to be more regular; besides, too much sitting has an obvious effect. If itching is a concern, over-the-counter medication can help. In rare cases, the situation gets serious enough that minor surgery is needed. \n\n\nOther, less common causes include irritation or rash from diarrhea, infection, or irritants such as colored toilet paper, and fissures (cracks) in the rectum. Infection or fissures may require a doctor's help to correct.
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A black stool usually means that there is blood coming from the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, or first part of the small intestine. Stomach ulcers caused by ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are common causes of upper GI bleeding. Consuming black licorice, lead, iron pills, bismuth medicines like Pepto-Bismol, or blueberries can also cause black stools. Black stools can also be caused by gastritis, esophageal varices, Mallory-Weiss tear (a tear in the esophagus from violent vomiting), trauma or foreign body, bowel ischemia (a lack of proper blood flow to the intestines), and vascular malformation. If it is not from something you ingested, please go see a doctor to determine what the exact cause may be.
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It could be blood, something you ate, or you may be impacted and need an enema or laxative. I would go to the doctor for tests first to make sure you are all right.
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Guess u mean stools ,as in faeces or poo! Sounds like you don't only have a fast car but a fast metabolic rate ,maybe. Its most properly a dietary related thing .Stay away from hot and spicy food alcohol,citrus juices .Check out a health web site to get an appropriate diet. If it continues longer than a week ,better check it out with your doctor. Watch for sighs that your  not passing blood,if so get to your doctor tomorrow. Sorry to hear about your "ring of fire".
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It could mean blood is in the stool.  Black stool would inticate a upper GI bleed.  Upper because the blood has gone thru the majority of the GI system.  If it was a lower GI bleed (like starting in the large intestine) it would be more red in the stool.  Of course it may not be a bleed.  It could be caused by medication or possibly vitamins.  Too much Iron supplements can cause a black looking stool.
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Rectal bleeding has many causes including hemorrhoids, Crohn's Disease, fissures, peptic ulcer disease, polyps, amongst other reasons. Most rectal bleeding comes from the colon, rectum, or anus. The color of the blood often depends on the location of the bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. The closer the bleeding site is to the anus, the blood will be a brighter red. Bleeding from the transverse colon and the right colon tend to be dark red or maroon colored. It would be best to see your doctor to determine what the exact cause may be.
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My, you got a problem, don't you?  Unless it's just something you ate, like a ton of vanilla ice cream, pale colored stools means you have malabsorption.  It can be from chronic pancreatitis or possibly cirrhosis, or something wrong with the small intestines.  Maybe this person had a stomach pain from an ulcer and drank alot of maalox or mylanta, which colored his stool white and he has some blood from the ulcer??  You can get ulcers from drinking too much booze, from taking too much aspirin or aspirin like drugs like ibuprofen, or from a bacterial infection called helicobacter. This person needs to get checked out, if he hasnt.