Hemorrhoids can cause you to bleed anally. But rectal bleeding can also occur with some serious conditions, including ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer. If you finish going to the ...

Discovering blood in your stool can trigger immediate anxiety and concern, but understanding what this symptom means helps distinguish between minor issues and serious conditions requiring prompt ...

If you notice blood in the toilet bowl or on your toilet paper after a bowel movement, you may be concerned. There are many reasons your stool could contain blood, and while most causes are fairly ...

Anal bleeding is the most common sign of colon cancer in young people, yet also one of the most taboo to talk about.Chinnapong/iStock When Sarah Beran started noticing blood in her poop, she didn't ...

Colorectal cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms at first — but when it does, recognizing the warning signs can help lead to ...

Internal hemorrhoids develop in the lower rectum and can cause painless rectal bleeding. The internal hemorrhoid may also fall through the anal opening while passing stool. Every person has ...

Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...

We asked four gastroenterologists which symptoms you should never ignore—and what they might signal.

Rates of early onset colorectal cancer in young adults have been rising for more than a decade. Rectal bleeding is a telltale sign that young adults under 50 may have colorectal cancer, according to a ...

It’s common for women to delay seeking help for abnormal or heavy bleeding. However, experts say any unexpected bleeding should be investigated.