Bright red blood in your stool, also known as hematochezia, is a sign of bleeding in the lower digestive tract. It is most likely caused by a condition like hemorrhoids or diverticular disease.

Learn what different shades of blood mean and how they signal changes in your health or potential medical issues.

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Knowing if there is blood in your stool can be somewhat tricky, as blood can vary in appearance — from bright red to dark or tarry — depending on where it originates in the colon. Blood ...

If you see bright red blood in your stool or you consistently have a fatty stool, you should call your doctor right away, Schlachter says. What do healthy bowel movements look like? A healthy ...