Increasing amounts of bright red blood in stools for about a week or so no real pain. what could do this?

Rectal bleeding: Most likely internal hemorrhoids in your age group. No findings or pain externally. If you are constipated try stool softeners and increase fluid intake. If it persists you may need further evaluation for other causes.

Bright red blood: Bleeding close to the anus usually appears bright red (fresh) and from farther up much darker or even black. No pain is not really helpful, but do see your primary care, or OB or even a colon rectal surgeon. Hemorrhoids can cause painless or painful bleeding. Use sanitary pads, and save a sample so md can assess amount. He/she will probably check your blood level. Do get it checked! good luck!

Rectal bleeding: It could be internal hemorrhoid or a laceration etc, but any blood from the rectum is never normal, and at 1 week, you are at the least susceptible to becoming anemic from blood loss. You need to get rectal bleeding evaluated asap. Best wishes.

Rectal bleeding: If you don"t have associated diarrhea the red blood is probably from hemorrhoids. An inflammation of the colon, such as ulcerative colitis, is accompanied by loose stools. In any event you should be examined by your physician for diagnosis and treatment.