Question 1

clear gel-like secretion (mucus?) with bright red blood in stool. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Blood in stool is never normal. It could be just bleeding from hemorrhoids, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, infection etc but it also could be caused by more serious condition like cancer.  You should go to see a GI and get yourself checked.

Question 2

can tomato and pepper look like blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tomato and pepper can look like blood in stool but it is highly recommended that you report this to your local physician specially if the problem persists on cessation of such a diet.

Question 3

would watermelon pulp look like blood in stool? my 2 yo had some & has had red spots in his stool that resemble blood but i can pick them out. blood?

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Yes/no: If concerned, you can take a diaper with the material to your pcp and a test can be run on the debris. Watermelon can pass through the kids system with little alteration of the color as can things like tropical punch (in the red of course).

Question 4

how quickly do colorectal cancers progress once symptoms like blood in stool show? no symps just always have high anxiety about getting cancer.

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Here are a few items: You can read up, become knowledgeable which will remove your fear of Colon cancer.
This is an easily detected cancer and is curable when detected early. So all you have to do is know about the symptoms(rectal bleeding) and if needed get yur Colon checked with a colonoscope which gives you peace of mind for 10 years. So it is rather slow growing and gives you ample time to get rid of it, if ever ne

Question 5

looked like blood in stool, bright red,on outside & mixed in a little. how do i know whether blood or red bell pepper? if blood how urgent to see doc?

Accepted Answer

BRBPR due to...: This may just be hemorrhoids from straining but bleeding from rectum (brbpr) may also indicate anal fissures, proctitis (due to infection, inflammatory bowel disease, radiation therapy, stercoral ulcers, rectal prolapse, trauma, etc.) or a bleeding source further upstream. Depending on your age, risk factors, current medication (aspirin, nsaids, anticoagulants can cause bleeding), see your doctor.

Question 6

went to restroom, looked like blood in stool and in water. stool was soft, not painful. lower stomach pain after. ate red pepper last night. blood?

Accepted Answer

Blood or what stool: Could be red pepper if you have rapid g=GI transit. Need to take sample to Dr to test for blood.

Question 7

blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

Not normal, get help: Blood in stool is a warning sign. Brisk bleeding warrants emergency care. Causes of bleeding may be predictable (e.G rectal trauma), but evaluation is always appropriate. A rule of thumb (but not absolute): black stool means bleeding comes from upper GI tract; grape jelly stool from small bowel; silver stool from biliary tree; burgundy stool from right colon; red blood from left colon to anus.

Question 8

what causes blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

A lot of things: Many things can cause blood in the stool (i presume you talk about bright red blood and not black tarry stools) including simple things like hemorrhoids or fissures or more serious things like colitis, polyps, or even cancer.  Any blood in the stool should be evaluated.  Visit your family doc and he/she will likely send you to a gastroenterologist.  Best to you.

Question 9

blood in stool from 2 days .. like jelly... but having no pain ...stool is hard ... what may causes ??

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Several things can cause this. At your age, hemorrhoids is probably the most common cause. Internal hemorrhoids in general bleed but don't hurt. Other less likely causes are peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases and Merkel's diverticulum.

Question 10

could you pick blood out of stool/would it be little pieces or would you think that's food? i eat tomatoes a lot. what would blood in stool look like

Accepted Answer

Various colors: Make sure by doing a hemocult test. It depends where the blood originates, what the color is. if you are hemocult positive, you may need a colonoscopy. Hopefully it is just your diet. All the best

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Clear gel-like secretion (mucus?) with bright red blood in stool. should i be worried?

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Would watermelon pulp look like blood in stool? my 2 yo had some & has had red spots in his stool that resemble blood but i can pick them out. blood?

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How quickly do colorectal cancers progress once symptoms like blood in stool show? no symps just always have high anxiety about getting cancer.

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Looked like blood in stool, bright red,on outside & mixed in a little. how do i know whether blood or red bell pepper? if blood how urgent to see doc?

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Went to restroom, looked like blood in stool and in water. stool was soft, not painful. lower stomach pain after. ate red pepper last night. blood?

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Blood in stool?

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What causes blood in stool?

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Blood in stool from 2 days .. like jelly... but having no pain ...stool is hard ... what may causes ??

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Could you pick blood out of stool/would it be little pieces or would you think that's food? i eat tomatoes a lot. what would blood in stool look like

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