Blood in stool

Published on May 03, 2017

A presentation by AskAwayHealth. Blood in Stools is a serious health concern. Here are some of the causes. Always seek medical advice if you experience blood in your stools.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Blood in Stools

By AskAwayHealth
Photo by mariag.

Blood in Stools

  • Can be obvious - bright red - mixed in the stools suggesting bleeding from the lower parts of the bowel
  • Or the stools can be black and sticky - meaning bleeding from the stomach or upper parts of the bowel
Photo by Dan Queiroz

Blood in Stools

  • Causes can be:
  • Gastritis
  • Stomach or Bowel Ulcer
  • Haemorrhoids or Piles
  • A tear in the anus
  • Cancer of the stomach or bowel

Blood in Stools

  • Always Seek Medical Advice

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