Epistemis

Blood in stool

Specialty: Gastrointestinal.

  • bloody stools
  • bleeding when defecating
  • rectal bleeding
  • manes

Why it occurs

  • Hemorrhoids / anal fissure
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  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Diverticulosis / angiodysplasia

Initial workup

Distinguish long hair (high) from rectal bleeding (low); hemogram and stability; endoscopy according to origin.

red flags

Black stools or abundant blood with dizziness, tachycardia or hypotension → digestive bleeding (urgency).

Standard management

  • Stabilize and treat the cause — IBP if HDA; do not delay endoscopy if unstable

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousMetallic taste in the mouth of digestive origin
Area
Gastrointestinal
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
1
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