Question 1

how can i tell difference between blood in stool and pieces of food? i ate a lot of watermelon yesterday. my next bm was full of red, stringy things?

Accepted Answer

Probably food: If you want to determine if red stuff in your stool is blood or food, when you use toilet paper to clean yourself, blood will stain the paper red, while food will not stain, but remain whole on the paper.  Also, blood will usually make the commode water reddish like food coloring in water, while food in stool will not run like that.  You can ask your doctor for a stool guaiac test to be sure.

Question 2

tiny black string/small worm like shape pieces in stool not stringy. some white pieces too.is it blood in stool, parasitic infection,something i ate?

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Need exam: The best answer will require pictures and examination of your stool. In our practice it is not uncommon to send the stool for examination of parasites especially if there is concern for blood. Good luck and please get checked.

Question 3

red stringy mucus in stool, pain in stomach-(had increased significantly during the summer), greenish stool colour, last year noticed blood in stool.

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Testing: Time for your doctor to see you. You need blood and stool testing to determine if this is infection or chronic inflammatory disease. You may also need a colonoscopy

Question 4

blood in stool?

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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 5

what causes blood in stool?

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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 6

what does blood in stool signify?

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Abnormal: Remember and I have said it many times, any blood in the stool is abnormal and needs to be evaluated promptly by a specialist, either GI or colorectal. Do not delay. Most of the time it is benign hemorrhoidal bleeding but in the few cases where it is due to something more serious, early detection can save lives.

Question 7

blood in stool and sometimes just blood?

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See a GI: Blood in the stool(hematochezia) can be from various sources. Most common is hemorrhoids related or it can be from inflammation of the colon(colitis) and in pts above 50 yrs of age malignancy can be a cause. Medications particularly blood thinners can cause it too. See a GI to work up the above and in the meantime please avoid any nsaids like ibuprofen, tylenol (acetaminophen) is safe increase fiber in the diet.

Question 8

what are the possible causes of blood in stool?

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Several: Hemorrhoids, proctitis, polyps, colitis, cancer.

Question 9

why is there blood in stool i filled up the toielt?

Accepted Answer

MD time: There is no way i can tell you why but blood in the stool, especially if significant, is not normal and should be evaluated. Hopefully is nothing of importance but you can't tell unless its checked.

Question 10

potential or coincidental causes for blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

Many : From benign like hemorrhoids to serious like cancer. Can't tell without an evaluation. I suggest you visit your family doc and let he/she take it from there.

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How can i tell difference between blood in stool and pieces of food? i ate a lot of watermelon yesterday. my next bm was full of red, stringy things?

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Tiny black string/small worm like shape pieces in stool not stringy. some white pieces too.is it blood in stool, parasitic infection,something i ate?

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Red stringy mucus in stool, pain in stomach-(had increased significantly during the summer), greenish stool colour, last year noticed blood in stool.

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Blood in stool?

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What causes blood in stool?

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What does blood in stool signify?

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Blood in stool and sometimes just blood?

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What are the possible causes of blood in stool?

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Why is there blood in stool i filled up the toielt?

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Potential or coincidental causes for blood in stool?

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