Blood in the stool
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Stooling with blood, or hematochezia, is the passage of fresh blood from the rectum. Usually observed in the stool or as blood streaks on underwear (red in color). Indicates bleeding from the lower gastrointestinal tract.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology