• Why is my stool red?

I'm a 20 year old male, and I noticed that my stool has blood in it. Is this serious? What can be causing this, and do you think I should see a doctor?

4 Answers

  • Doctor
  • Fayetteville, GA

Blood in the stool should always be a concern. The most common cause of painless bright red blood in the stool is internal hemorrhoids, however it could be something more serious. I would get checked by a doctor.

  • Family Practitioner
  • Yonkers, NY

Blood in the stool. Can be hemorrhoids or other medical conditions. It is important to see your doctor.

  • Family Practitioner
  • Wattle Park, South Australia

Yes, see a doctor to test for STD or urinary or kidney disease or calculus or infection.

  • General Practitioner
  • Mayagüez, PR

It's quite serious, you have to see a gastroenterologist. This is what we call lower GI tract bleeding and it could be many things. For example: Hemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, and many more.

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