Bloody stools often are a sign of an injury or disorder in the digestive tract. Your doctor may use the term "melena" to describe black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools or "hematochezia" to describe red- or maroon-colored stools.
Stools - bloody; Hematochezia; Melena; Stools - black or tarry
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...
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I am a 28 year old male who has been experiencing bloody diarrhea for the past few weeks. I went to my primary doctor who performed a... Read more »
In healthy men and women, urine does not contain any blood that can be seen with the eye, called "gross blood," nor does it contain red blood cells... Read more »
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Hematuria; Blood in the urineCall your health care provider ifBlood in the urine should never be ignored. Tell your doctor about this symptom and get... Read more »
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Dyspepsia. The most common symptoms of peptic ulcer are known collectively as dyspepsia. However, peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any... Read more »
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Floating stoolsReferencesBailey J. FPIN's Clinical Inquiries: Effective management of flatulence. Am Fam Physician. 2009;79:1098-1100.Ohge H, Levitt... Read more »
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The stool guaiac test finds hidden (occult) blood in the stool (bowel movement), even when you cannot see the blood yourself. It is the most common... Read more »