Your body often sends signals when something isn’t quite right. One of the most alarming signs that should never be ignored is the presence of blood in your bowels. Whether you notice bright red ...

Hemorrhoids, colorectal cancer and anal cancer can all cause bleeding from the anus or rectum. Here are the main differences: ...

Finding blood in your bowels ranks among the most alarming health signals your body can send. While some causes prove relatively benign, others require immediate medical attention. Understanding this ...

Sudden black, tar-like stools, medically termed melena, often signal internal bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, ...

Blood clots in stool can have a number of possible causes, some of which are more serious than others. Though blood clots in stool are invariably the result of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, the ...

Early signs of colon cancer include rectal bleeding and changes in bowel movements. Young patients can feel embarrassed to talk about early symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea. Normalizing ...

People under 50 who got a colonoscopy because of rectal bleeding had 8.5 times higher odds of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a new study suggests. Rectal bleeding doesn’t always mean cancer — ...

Colon cancer is hitting long before the usual screening age. If you could ID who's at risk, you could screen early and save ...

Learn about the early signs of colorectal cancer, its risks, and the importance of seeking medical advice if you notice blood in your stool or other symptoms.

A sudden change to black, tar‑like stool, known as Melena, may signal bleeding somewhere in the upper digestive tract. While ...

Obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding creates a diagnostic challenge for gastroenterologists. Many patients undergo multiple blood transfusions and repeated studies. Modern imaging techniques improve ...

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