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Bloody stool (medical symptom): Blood appearing in the stool.
Bloody stool (medical symptom): Blood in the stool may be a sign of rectal bleeding or gastrointestinal bleeding. Certain conditions may lead to bloody diarrhea. Any bleeding symptom needs prompt professional medical advice.
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... Is the constipation acute or chronic? If the constipation is acute and there is abdominal pain or vomiting, one must consider the possibility of intestinal obstruction. An examination may ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hemorrhoids are dilated perianal veins that become thrombosed or can rupture, producing subcutaneous or submucosal hematomas. They are usually due to chronic constipation but may be the cause of constipation ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it true or false melena? False melena may be induced by iron ingestion, bismuth ingestion, charcoal ingestion, red wine ingestion, and many other substances. Is there a ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it severe? The presence of severe rectal bleeding would suggest ulcerative colitis, amebic dysentery, bacillary dysentery, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there bleeding? The presence of bleeding with pain suggests an anal fissure, hemorrhoids, carcinoma, rectal prolapse, and intussusception. Is there a mass? The presence of rectal ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there blood in the stool? From the algorithm, blood in the stool should indicate that there is Salmonella , Shigella , ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there a positive drug or alcohol history? It is well known that alcohol can cause diarrhea, as do drugs in common use, such as digitalis, diuretics, beta-blockers, aspirin, colchicine, and other ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Constipation is a common complaint that must be accurately defined by the patient before initiating an extensive evaluation. Constipation may include fewer than three bowel movements (BMs) in a week, excessive... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hemorrhoids are not protruding “varicose veins”—they are distinct from the rectal varices of portal hypertension. Rather, hemorrhoids are downwardly displaced anal cushions, which are... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Rectal complaints are common and distressing for patients. Although most causes of rectal pain and bleeding are benign and treatable, carcinoma must be considered and ruled out in older patients (>40 years) and those... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Lower GI tract bleeding occurs distal to the ligament of Treitz (which separates the duodenum from the jejunum) and refers to the passage of either bright red blood per rectum (hematochezia), maroon... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hematemesis refers to vomiting of clots, fresh blood, or “coffee grounds” and generally represents bleeding from the upper GI tract (i.e., proximal to the ligament of Treitz). May be associated with black, tarry stools ... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Diarrhea is defined as an increase in the volume of bowel movements. Acute diarrhea is designated as being of less than 4 weeks’ duration. Many patients describe increased frequency or decreased consistency of bowel movements as diarrhea... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Chronic diarrhea is defined as increased volume bowel movements persisting for more than 4 weeks. Mechanisms of diarrhea are categorized as increased secretion, decreased absorption, osmotic diarrhea, or abnormal intestinal motility. Many... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Constipation is a common complaint, accounting for 3% of all pediatric office visits. Stool frequency can be variable in infants, who average 4 per day (SD 1.8) at 1 week, 2.2 per day (SD 1.6) at 1 month, and 1... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hematochezia refers to bright red blood per rectum (BRBPR). When the blood is maroon, the bleeding source is usually colonic. Massive upper GI bleed may rarely present with BRBPR because... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Chronic diarrhea (nonbloody, without weight loss) is defined as increased total daily stool output (greater than 10 g/kg/day), associated with increased stool water content; diarrhea is classified as chronic when it... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Diarrhea is considered chronic when it last longer than 14 days. Weight loss with diarrhea should always be concerning and deserves thorough investigation. Collectively the malabsorption... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Acute diarrhea is an abrupt onset of increased fluid content of stool above about 10 mL/kg/day and increased frequency from 4–5 to more than 20 times daily. It is a major problem worldwide because of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of diarrhea may be approached from either an anatomic or a physiologic basis. The anatomic approach is used in Table 22. In the stomach and duodenum, pernicious anemia and ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The causes of constipation can be recalled on a physiologic basis. Normal defecation requires feces that are of proper consistency, good muscular contraction of the walls of the large intestine, and unobstructed passage of the stool. It ... READ EXCERPTS »
... This discussion considers the causes of bright red or maroon stools. (The causes of melena or black stools are the same as the causes of hematemesis; the differential diagnosis is given on page 261.) Bright-red blood may ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Practically the whole specialty of proctology is devoted to taking care of patients with rectal pain. To develop the differential diagnosis it is useful first to divide the conditions into extrinsic and intrinsic. ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hematemesis means vomiting or regurgitation of frank bright red blood or coffee-ground material that is positive for occult blood. It may be differentiated from hemoptysis ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Usually a chief sign of an intestinal disorder, diarrhea is an increase in the volume of stools compared with the patient's normal bowel habits. It varies in severity and may be acute... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Constipation is defined as small, infrequent, or difficult bowel movements. Because normal bowel movements can vary in frequency and from individual to individual, constipation is relative and must be determined in... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
...Rectal bleeding The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates — and may be the first sign of — GI bleeding below the ligament of... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. The characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and hydrochloric acid acting on the blood as it travels through the GI... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter, the patient may refer... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Acute Diarrhea Infections Viral gastroenteritis (adenovirus, Norwalk agent, rotavirus, etc.) ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Behavioral/Psychiatric Factors Low-residue diet Chronic laxative and/or enema abuse Immobility Reduced food intake ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Inflammation Esophageal ulcer Gastric ulcer* ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hemorrhoids are varicosities in the superior or inferior hemorrhoidal venous plexus. Dilation and enlargement of the superior plexus produce internal hemorrhoids; dilation and enlargement of the inferior plexus... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Usually a chief sign of an intestinal disorder, diarrhea is an increase in the volume of stools compared with the patient’s normal bowel elimination habits. It varies in... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Constipation is defined as small, infrequent, or difficult bowel movements. Because normal bowel movements can vary in frequency and from individual to individual, constipation must be determined in relation to the patient’s normal... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. Characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and hydrochloric acid acting on the blood as it travels through the... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates—and may be the first sign of—GI bleeding below the ligament of Treitz. However, this sign—usually preceded by hematemesis—may also... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Francis G. O’Connor Diarrhea is one of the most common clinical complaints encountered by primary care providers. Although diarrhea infrequently requires a significant diagnostic evaluation and no more... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing (5) ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... W. Robert Kiser Approach Constipation, defined as the passage of two or fewer stools per week (1), is the most frequently reported gastrointestinal (GI) complaint in primary care,... History ... Physical examination ... Diagnostic testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mark B. Stephens Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is responsible for 1% to 2% of all hospital admissions in the United States (1). Bleeding can be either acute or chronic. The source can be upper or lower, overt... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Laboratory evaluation ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Ted Epperly Rectal bleeding is a common problem encountered by primary care providers across the United States. Annually, approximately 3% of the general population will report seeing blood in the... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Lifestyle ❑ Drugs ❑ Depression ❑ Irritable bowel syndrome ❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview Upper GI ❑ Peptic ulcer disease ❑ Gastritis ❑ Mallory... DIagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Hemorrhoid ❑ Rectal fissure ❑ Prostatitis ❑ Anal fistula ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Viral gastroenteritis ❑ Staphylococcal enterotoxin ❑ E. coli ❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview Altered Intestinal Motility ❑ Irritable bowel syndrome ❑ Diabetic enteropathy Inflammatory ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hemorrhoidal varices are part of the normal anatomy. Dilation and enlargement of the superior plexus of the superior hemorrhoidal veins located above the dentate line produce internal hemorrhoids. Enlargement of the plexus of the... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Also known as lazy colon, colonic stasis, colonic inertia, and atonic constipation, chronic constipation may lead to fecal impaction if left untreated. It’s common in elderly and disabled people... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Usually a chief sign of an intestinal disorder, diarrhea is an increase in the volume of stools compared with the patient’s normal bowel habits. It varies in severity and may be acute or chronic. Acute... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates — and may be the first sign of — GI bleeding below the ligament of Treitz. However, this sign —... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. Characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Usually a chief sign of an intestinal disorder, diarrhea is an increase in the volume of stools compared with the patient’s normal bowel habits. It varies in severity and may be... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Constipation is defined as small, infrequent, or difficult bowel movements. Because normal bowel movements can vary in frequency and from individual to individual,... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates — and may be the first sign of — GI bleeding below the ligament of Treitz. However, this sign — usually preceded by... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. Characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and hydrochloric acid acting on the blood as it travels... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter, the patient may refer to all... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Definedas stools that are more fluid and frequent than normal. Can be acute or chronic (>2–3wks in duration). Acute diarrhea is discussed in first section ofthis... Principle Causes of Acute Diarrhea ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis: Acute Diarrhea ... Diagnostic Approach: Acute Diarrhea ... Principle Causes of Chronic Diarrhea ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis: Chronic Diarrhea ... Diagnostic Approach: Chronic Diarrhea ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Constipationis difficult passage of hard stools. Clinical problem is not infrequent passageper se, but difficult and painful bowel movements. Common manifestations include... Principal Causes of Constipation ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Can occuranywhere from nose and mouth to anus. Bleeding that occurs proximal to ligamentof Treitz is considered upper tract bleeding, whereas bleeding thatoccurs distal to this ligament is considered lower tract... Principal Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Usually a chief sign of an intestinal disorder, diarrhea is an increase in the volume of stools compared with the patient's normal bowel habits. It varies in severity and may be acute or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Constipation is defined as small, infrequent, or difficult bowel movements. Because normal bowel movements can vary in frequency and from individual to individual, constipation... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. The characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and hydrochloric acid acting on the blood as it... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates—and may be the first sign of—GI bleeding below the ligament of Treitz. However, this sign—usually preceded by... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The causes of constipation can be recalled on a physiologic basis. Normal defecation requires feces that are of proper consistency, good muscular contraction of the walls of the large intestine,... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... This discussion considers the causes of bright red or maroon stools. (The causes of melena or black stools are the same as the causes of hematemesis; the... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Practically the whole specialty of proctology is devoted to taking care of patients with rectal pain. To develop the differential diagnosis it is useful first to divide the conditions into extrinsic and... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hematemesis means vomiting or regurgitation of frank bright red blood or coffee-ground material that is positive for occult blood. It may be differentiated from hemoptysis because it usually gives an acidic... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Author: Mindy Dickerman, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data GI bleeding can be divided into upper GI hemorrhage (bleeding proximal to the ligament of Treitz) and... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Author: Laura Hufford, MD What to Do - Interpret the Data In newborns, one of the most common causes of blood in the stool is swallowed maternal blood. This occurs either during the delivery process or ... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Maria R. Mascarenhas, MBBSKristin N. Fiorino, MD Lower GI Bleeding - BASICS Lower GI Bleeding - description Lower GI bleeding ... Lower GI Bleeding - DIAGNOSIS ... Lower GI Bleeding - TREATMENT ... Lower GI Bleeding - FOLLOW UP ... Lower GI Bleeding - bibliography ... Lower GI Bleeding - CODES ... Lower GI Bleeding - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Maria R. Mascarenhas, MBBSJudith Kelsen, MD Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - BASICS Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - description Vomiting... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - DIAGNOSIS ... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - TREATMENT ... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - FOLLOW UP ... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - bibliography ... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - CODES ... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »
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