A Case of Bloody Stools Q: If a 19 year old male has experienced blood in his stool 20 times, first lightly then heavily, what can be some possible causes? Should he see a doctor immediately? -By Neeci Reply: There are many possible causes for blood in stools. We need to know some more details […]
Causes of Blood and Mucus in Stools Bloody phlegm in stools, that is blood and mucus in stools, can result from number of causes. Blood, as seen in the stool, can originate anywhere along the intestinal tract. The color of the stool can suggest the location of the bleeding, although this is not definitive. Black Stools A black […]
Common Reasons for Bloody Stools Some common disease causing bloody stools are: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Infectious diarrhea or bacterial gastroenteritis Hemorrhoids (Piles) Gastritis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) IBD includes: Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease The cause of IBD is unknown, but genetic factors seem to play a role. Chronic ulcerative colitis tends to occur in certain […]
Anal Itching Anal Itching or Pruritus Ani is a common but annoying problem. It occurs more often in men and most of the time, no cause can be identified. Anal itching occurs around and near the anus. Predisposing Factors Factors that put people at risk are: Diabetes Recent antibiotic use Chronic dry skin conditions such as Psoriasis […]
