Rectal bleeding (known medically as hematochezia) refers to the passage of red blood from the anus, often mixed with stool and/or blood clots. It is often referred to as rectal bleeding because the rectum lies immediately above the anus, but red blood in the stool may be coming from the ...
Hemorrhoids.A bleeding hemorrhoid, which is a swollen vein located in or around the anus or lower part of the rectum, is a very common cause of rectal bleeding.1,3,4Hemorrhoids may be painless or painful, but both types can cause rectal bleeding.1There are two kinds of hemorrhoids—interna...
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a term used for any bleeding that occurs within the GI tract from mouth to anus. GI bleeding can be categorized into upper and lower in origin. The ligament of Treitz is commonly used as the point to differentiate the two. Bleeds proximal to the ligament a...
Gastrointestinal bleeding is known as any bleeding that takes place in the GIT from mouth to anus. Lower GI bleeding is defined as bleeding distal to the ligament of Treitz. Lower GI bleed is typically presented as hematochezia which is the passing of bright red blood clots or burgundy stools...
Prolapsed Piles: When internal piles protrude outside the anus, they are known as prolapsed piles. Prolapsed piles can cause significant discomfort and may require medical intervention. Thrombosed Piles: When blood clots form within external piles, they are called thrombosed piles. These can cause se...
Gastrointestinal bleeding is known as any bleeding that takes place in the GIT from mouth to anus. Lower GI bleeding is defined as bleeding distal to the ligament of Treitz. Lower GI bleed is typically presented as hematochezia which is the passing of bright red blood clots or burgundy stools...