Question 1

i am experiencing  bloody stool.

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The most: common causes for bloody stools at your age are HEMORRHOIDS m and ULCERATIVE PROCTITIS but a "Hands on" examination is absolutely  necessary and AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE!
Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 2

what dose bloody stool means

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Possibilities: Include bleeding from hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, infectious diarrhea, cancer, arterio-venous malformations, crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Also, an ulcer, bleeding disorder,  or a polyp.  If you are having bloody stool you need to be seen by a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 3

what does having a bloody stool mean?

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See a doctor!: Blood in stool has many causes, some benign, some worrisome, some bad. Only a doctor trained in evaluation of the GI tract can differentiate between these, but blood always needs an explanation.

Question 4

what is the cause of bloody stool in general?

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Hemorrhoids: Usually but can be many other things including infection, inflammatory bowel disease and tumors, both benign and malignant. See a colorectal surgeon sooner rather than later.

Question 5

what should be done for a bloody stool? wait it out?

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Get help; don't wait: If you recently ate a large amount of red liquidy food (or similar-appearing stuff) then you may have rapid intestinal transit resulting in the food's inadequate digestion. However, be concerned since blood may also appear as red. Bleeding in such a case can be without warning, brisk, & originate anywhere in the gut (from esophagus, stomach, to rectum.Don't hesitate to seek urgent evaluation/care.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: bloody stool?

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Bloody stool: Bloody stool = blood in stool.

Question 7

bloody stool for a little over a week. should i be worried?

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Yes...: There are many potentially serious causes of bloody stools that you don't want to delay the diagnosis of so see your doctor or go to an urgent care or emergency room asap.

Question 8

what is the difference between a bad bloody stool and an okay bloody stool?

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See doctor: There is no normal cause of blood in the stool.  You need evaluation by your doctor, and possibly referral to a gastroenterologist for evaluation.

Question 9

my stools were bloody but the tests came back fine. what could cause bloody stool?

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Problem w/test?: Blood in stool should betaken seriously. Usually benign cause but sometimes can be worse.  Stool test, even if done properly, will only show blood if it is there at the time of the test. Common causes can be hemorrhoid s or fissures. If it persists see your colorectal surgeon.

Question 10

i am a teen and recently i've had a bloody stool.i was wondering if this is severe or normal and harmless?

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Maybe,maybe not: This could be because you had a hard/bulky stool=benign, or because you have an infection (potentially serious) or because you cannot clot your blood and are bleeding out (deadly). It is worth investigating.

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