Blood in Bowel Movement

What is a Bloody Bowel Movement?

If there is blood in a bowel movement, either incorporated within the fecal matter or included as a part of the pooping process, it is considered a bloody bowel movement. Any bloody bowel movement is a serious and non-glamorous medical event.

Cause of Blood in Bowel Movements

Blood in bowel movements commonly originates in one of two sources: within the intestine or at the point of excretion (the anus.) Blood within stools is not a normal condition. Aside from unusually rough treatment or abuse of the anus, there should be no voluntary causes of bleeding to an anus or bowel movement.

Cure for Blood in Bowel Movements

If blood appears in conjunction with multiple bowel movements over a period of days or months, it is important to speak with a medical professional. Bloody stools or a bleeding anus are potentially serious medical conditions that require earnest action to restore health and well-being.