Hematochezia is the medical term for bright red blood in the stool that originates from the lower gastrointestinal tract. It can be caused by conditions like hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or gastrointestinal bleeding. It is important to seek medical evaluation if you experience hematochezia.
Hematochezia is the term for red blood in stools indicating lower GI bleeding. Melena is another term used for black, tarry stools that indicate bleeding in the upper GI tract, e.g., in the esophagus or stomach.
No specific term for this condition and usually called PR bleed. Sometimes, the sign is abbreviated BRBPR (bright red blood per rectum). Hematochezia also means blood in the stool. Most common cause is Piles but will need examination and further evaluation by your heatlh care provider.
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Passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum is called Hematochezia. The cause of hematochezia usually is bleeding due to colitis or from ulcers or polyps in the color or rectum.
HemoccultFecal occult blood is the medical term meaning hidden blood in the stool. Related terms are melena (black, tarry stools from bleeding in the upper GI tract); hematochezia (visible red blood in stool), and BRBPR (bright red blood per rectum). Guaiac is a test to detect hidden blood in stool.
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