What does it mean to have blood in the stool???

Answer:
it could mean a number of important medical conditions that need medical attention asap.

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It means you need to see your doc ASAP. It could be something simply like hemorrhoids or it could be cancer, polyps, fissures or diverticulosis but since blood in the stool is a major colon cancer sign you have to see your doc.

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If you noticed bright red blood in your stool, it could be something as simple as a hemorrhoid. If the blood was on your toilet tissue as well, and it was just a dot, it was most likely this. If the blood is darker and in the stool, it could indicate that you have a bleed somewhere in your digestive tract. Either way, I would see a doctor to get a dianosis. They may have to do something like a barium enema to diagnose you properly, if it isn't an external hemorrhoid. I am a nurse.

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What does the blood in your stool look like?
1. Bright red fresh blood. This can be caused by an anal fissure http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anal-fi... constipation, or by hemorrhoids.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemorrh... This type of bleeding is usually scanty and limited; a general guideline is that if it continues more than 2 weeks, you may want to see a physician to rule out other causes.
2. Tarry black stools and coffee-ground stool. These are caused by bleeding in various parts of your digestive system. If your stools look like this, you must see a physician immediately; there are very many conditions that may cause this and only a physician can evaluate you for them. Some of these conditions are serious.For a good overview of what might cause rectal bleeding, see http://www.medicinenet.com/rectal_bleedi... Although this article is titled "rectal bleeding", it deals with bleeding within the entire gastrointestinal system.

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It can mean any number of things. Beets can cause what looks like blood. Iron supplements and Pepto-Bismol can cause dark stools that look like old, digested blood. Hemorrhoids, tumors, rectal ulcers, anal fissures and more. You can't get a diagnosis on line, my friend. Don't settle for speculation. I suggest you see your doctor for an evaluation to rule out the more serious causes.

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it means, you have blood in your poop, bowel movement,or stool. see a doctor

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wow, see a doctor.

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