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What is the medical term meaning presence of hidden or microscopic blood?
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.
Is bright red blood present with stool a symptom of rectal cancer?
Yes
What is the condition caused by the presence of digested blood in the stool called?
Melena is the passage of black, tarry, and foul smelling stools. This is caused by the presence of digested blood in the stools.
What is the difference between melena and hematochezia?
Malena is brown, digestive blood. Hematochezia is the bright red blood which appears in stool.
Bright red blood coming from your stool?
Call your health care provider in the morning, unless the blood is heavy (staining your underwear).
BLOOD IN MY STOOL?
WHY I HAVE BLOOD IN MY STOOL
Is blood in stools a communicable or a non-communicable disease?
A bloody stool is not a communicable disease. The underlying cause of the blood is not known and therefore could be from something that is not infectious. However it should be noted that the presence of blood is considered a hazard because of the possibility of a blood borne pathogen being present.
Bright fresh red blood in stool?
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.
What is bright red blood in stools?
Bright red blood in the stools is a sign of bleeding. The most common cause of bright red blood is hemorrhoids or irritation. Constipation can cause small tears. Dark red blood or large amounts of blood would indicate need to see a doctor.
what do uoy do when u have blood in ur stool?
what do you do when u have blood in your stool
What is the significance of yeast cells in stool?
The significance of yeast cells in stool indicates the presence of a condition known as Candida. This means that the person has an intestinal imbalance and may be sensitive to gluten in wheat and processed foods.
What is a stool sample?
It is a faeces (poo) sample, which can be used by a biomedical scientist to determine the cause of diarrhoea for instance, or detect the presence of occult (hidden) blood.
