La sangre en las heces puede indicar afecciones del colon como cáncer o pólipos, donde unas pocas rayas de sangre en el papel higiénico probablemente significan hemorroides o un rasguño en el área rectal. Las heces se volverán notablemente oscuras o incluso de color rojo intenso cuando haya sangre.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Gastroenterology
A department providing GI medicine care, including diagnosis and treatment for digestive conditions such as reflux, IBD, and liver and pancreatic disease, and support to manage sy…
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Colon and Rectal Surgery
BMC’s colorectal surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical treatments for conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus, in coordinating with other specialists.