Spotted Blood
In Your Stool?
The most telling sign of rectal bleeding: seeing bright red or stale dark blood after a bowel movement, indicative of a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in the stomach, small intestine, colon or rectum.
Contact A Colorectal Specialist
The blood in your stool can be attributed to several gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
Possible causes include:
- Haemorrhoids (Piles)
- Colon/Rectal Polyps
- Anal Fissures
- Diverticular Disease
- Colorectal Cancer
The colour of the blood may be indicative of where in the GI tract the bleeding occurs.
Bright red blood can originate from the rectum or anus.
Blood from the small intestine or upper colon appears dark and wine-coloured.
Black tarry stools may signal bleeding in the stomach or upper small intestine.
Need Help Now?
Should you notice persistent bleeding during your bowel movements, accompanied by severe abdominal/rectal pain and changes in bowel habits, seek medical attention from a colorectal specialist immediately.
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“Rectal bleeding is not a condition by itself, but symptomatic of a condition in the digestive tract. If you see blood in your stool, your body is telling you something. Don’t ignore it.”
Dr Ng Kheng Hong
Senior Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon
Over two decades
of in-depth expertise in colorectal treatment
UK-trained and specialised
with strong track record in minimally invasive surgery
Dedicated care
for acute and chronic colorectal conditions