Please share an interesting fact about dealing with blood in stool.

Ignore: If it is bright red blood, it almost always is coming from the lower GI tract.

Ignore: Some foods can make it appear as if you are having blood in your stool. Keep a food diary.

Ignore: If there's blood in the stool, it must be identified where it's coming from.

Blood: Blood in the stool may be invisible, but can be detected with a FIT test or stool occult blood test.

Ignore: Isn't always visible. That is one reason we recommend colonoscopy for everyone over 50.

Ignore: Red blood in stool is usually from local irritation but cancer must be considered.

Iron: Iron supplements can make stools turn black, mimicking blood in stools.

Rectal: Rectal bleeding is not normal. Get checked out.

Testing: Testing for blood in stool can be done in the privacy of your home. Ask your doctor.

Iron: Iron supplements can color your stool black, mimicking blood in the stools.

If: If a stool blood test is done after a rectal exam it may be positive due to the exam.

Ignore: Have doctor evaluate any blood in the stool.Red vs tarry stool helps determine source of bleeding.

Ignore: Blood in stool is nothing to ignore. Best to call your doctor & get checked ASAP please.

Ignore: Blood in the stool is never normal so see your doctor to determine the cause.