Blood in Stool: When Should You See a Gastroenterologist?
Seeing blood in your stool can be alarming. For some people, it is a small streak of bright red blood on toilet paper. For others, the stool may look dark, maroon, or black. You may notice bleeding only once, or it may happen repeatedly. Because there are many possible causes, one of the most common […]
Mucus in Stool: What It May Mean and When to Get Checked
Finding mucus in your stool can be surprising and, for many people, alarming. A small amount of mucus is actually a normal part of healthy digestion, but seeing more than usual—especially when it’s white, yellow, clear, or mixed with blood—can raise understandable concerns. Questions like “Is this normal?”, “Could it be IBS?”, or “Does mucus […]
Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Could GI Bleeding Be the Cause?
Feeling constantly tired, weak, dizzy, or short of breath can be frustrating, especially when you are getting enough sleep and trying to take care of yourself. Many people assume these symptoms are simply caused by stress, a busy lifestyle, or not eating enough iron-rich foods. However, sometimes the real reason is deeper — and it […]
Stool Color Chart: What Different Stool Colors May Mean
Most people rarely pay attention to the color of their stool until something suddenly looks different. Seeing green, yellow, black, red, orange, or pale stool can be alarming, especially when there is no obvious explanation. While stool color often changes because of diet or medications, it can sometimes signal an underlying digestive condition involving the […]
Blood in Stool Causes: What Different Colors Mean
Seeing blood in the stool or on the toilet paper is frightening, but most causes are common and treatable. The color of the blood, how much there is and the symptoms that come with it help point to where the bleeding is coming from. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains the most common blood […]