What’s hematochezia?

Hematochezia is passing stool with blood, indicating bleeding in the lower intestinal tract. It can be caused by colon cancer, irritable bowel disease, hemorrhoids, polyps, foreign objects, intestinal ischemia, or trauma. It requires medical attention and may require emergency treatment. Hematochezia is the technical term for passing stool with blood. It is distinguished from melena, […]

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