Blood in the stool is not a direct symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but some IBS complications may cause short-term rectal bleeding. Symptoms of IBS most commonly include abdominal cramping, ...

Discovering blood in your stool can be an alarming experience. It’s a symptom that many people fear but are often too afraid to confront. The presence of blood in the stool is not something to be ...

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer Rectal bleeding is a symptom commonly seen in colorectal cancer ...

Q: I just had a physical and my doctor did a new test in the office to check for blood in my stool. He said that the test we’ve been doing for years isn’t very good. Can you explain what he meant by ...