What might have happen if there is bright red blood in stool almost everyday?
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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). For more information, please see the colon cancer screening and fecal occult blood test .Causes of Rectal Bleeding\n\nAnal Fissure \nColon Cancer \nColon Polyps \nCrohn's Disease \nDiverticulitis (Diverticulosis) \nHemorrhoids \nPeptic Ulcer \nStomach Cancer \nOther Causes of Rectal Bleeding\n\nEsophageal Varices
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First of all, if you EVER have blood in your stool or urine, let someone know ASAP! Blood in your stool/urine is NOT a normal occurrence. Now, that said, if I were very consitpated, and passed a large bowel and saw blood, I would probably assume it was a simple tear. However, if I saw blood again, I'd get medical advice.\n\nAnd with most things, the earlier it's detected, the EASIER and BETTER the treatment can be.\n\nIt may be something simple, such as small rips and tears during the bowel passing thru your anus, or it may be something more in-depth.\n\nWhatever the case, go see a doctor ASAP. S/he will treat you in a professonal manner and will make it as pain-free as possible.\n\nThe best of luck!
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yes it is embarassing to talk about, but the same thing happened to me\nif you don't have enough fiber or protein in your everyday diet \nyour stool becomes hard and will not give as it natuarlly does when passing the anus. if it is a little tender that is what happened. I would not recommend going to a dr right away they just make it more painful give it 1 or 2 days, if the blood doesn't go away or if the pain increases go in right away(could also have something to do with your period or any sexual activity you may have had)
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I have heard that light red blood isn't so bad, but that dark red could be a problem.  Either way I would talk to your doctor for sure, to be on the safe side.
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A normal bowel movement is different for each person and may vary in consistency and frequency. There are, however, several indications that a bowel movement is abnormal and may be the sign of a more serious problem. \nA change in bowel habits includes any constant change in bowel frequency, color, consistency, or shape of stools. This sign warrants special concern in people who are over the age of 50 years.\n\nBlood. Frank blood in the stool is never normal, and could be a result of several conditions that range from mild, such as hemorrhoids, to serious, such as infection or colon cancer. Bloody stools should always be evaluated by a physician.\n\nBlack stools. Black, tarry stools with a foul odor can be the result of eating certain foods, taking iron supplements, or possibly from internal bleeding.\n\nRed or maroon stools. Red or maroon stools could be from something benign, such as eating red colored foods or it could be caused by several different conditions including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colon polyps or colon cancer, diverticular bleeding, or inflammatory bowel disease.\n\nGreen stool. Green stool may be caused by green or artificially colored foods, iron supplements, or decreased colonic transit time.\n\nPale or clay colored stools. Stools that appear pale or look like clay could be the result of lack of bile salt (which gives stool a brownish color), antacids, barium from recent barium enema test, or hepatitis.\n\nYour BEST bet is to go see your Family Physician!
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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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How dark is dark? tar colored feces means there is blood in your stool and you need to go see your doctor to have a test for blood in your stool.
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yes it can cause abdominal bleeding internally, especially motrin/ibuprofen.
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This is actually a fair question.  First, 'poop' is brown because it is a mixture of green and rusty red.  The red comes from retired blood cells that are being excreted.  The greenish yellow is from bile, a substance present in your digestive system.  When there is significantly more bile than retired blood, the poo is more green (this is my many babies have green poo, their bodies aren't old enough to have retired enought red blood cells).  Bile 'overload' is somewhat rare, but is not a health issue.  If you experience abdominal cramping, dark/black stool or stool that is very thin (perhaps no thicker than a pencil) these can signs of very serious medical problems.  But for now, you're probably fine. Regards :)
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You really do need to see a doctor ASAP. If you are pooping lots of blood it could be any number of things, none of them good. Have someone drive you to the ER if possible.
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Weakness, fatigue, paleness, shortness of breath, dizziness, changes in heart rate, craving for clay, dirt, or ice, brittle nails and possibly black stools if anemia is due to gastric bleeding. The black and blue spots are NOT a symptom of anemia. YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY so that he can determine if you have some other serious condition.
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Have you had anything within the last six months change your life? Blood and foul smelling bowels are what a doctor would tell you has immediate needs to be seen, if they are dark and tarry, get in to your doc. as soon as you can get off this computer. \nThis is nothing to mess around with. You are too young to just wait until something bad happens that might change your life forever and not in a good way.\nGO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\nand let us know how you're doing!
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You say blood, if it is RED then it could most likely be an anal fissure (a small tear to the anus), you will see red blood which wipes onto your toilet paper, and some soreness or itching for a few days each time the fissure heals up. Change your diet!\nThis is not uncommon in young people, even children who eat badly. This is just a case of changing diet, try a small amount of pure orange juice or prune juice each day and a better diet. \nIf this blood is black or your stools are black, this is a bowel or stomach problem, usually in older 40+ aged people, and more serious, you would almost always have cramps or pain too with this type of condition. If so, this is a GP issue, go & see them soon.
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Stool of a dark color and sometimes tarry quality.  It can be indicative of blood in the gastro-intestinal tract.
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frank (blood you can see is blood) blood gets a surgery consult, stat. Occult(hidden blood that can be recognized by a test, but cannot be seen as blood) blood gets colonoscopy to discern where it is coming from. also frequent constipation, or altered bowel habits, decreased blood hgb levels, vomiting undigested food frequently, abdominal distention, 3rd spacing(fluid build up in your arms or legs), sudden weight gain,.... ask the doc who asked for it, he will tell you. if it doesn't seem reasonable, get a second opinion..
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You need to definitley go to a dr. right away when it is bright red blood usually it indicates a lower GI bleed. Go to the dr and have them do some tests and get it checked out as soon as possible.
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If the blood is bright red, it probably means that you have a "fissure"...a slight tear in the bowl or anus.  If however the blood is more "brownish" and less bright in colour, it could be much more serious and you should get to a Dr straight away as this usually means internal bleeding of either the stomache or small or large intestine.