Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Overview
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding is from the small intestine, large intestine, rectum or anus. Causes may include constipation, hemorrhoids and cancer.
Symptoms
It can appear as blood in the stool, on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. Blood may appear dark maroon to bright red.
Treatments
It's important to see a doctor at any sign of such bleeding.
