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Results 1 - 10 of 363 for Blood in Stool
  1. ... is an at-home test to detect invisible blood in the stool. ... gastrointestinal tract, include: Coughing up and then swallowing blood Nose bleed Abnormal test results require follow-up with your doctor.
  2. ... usually when no other cause has been found) Blood in the stool , or black, tarry stools Follow-up of a past finding, such as polyps or colon cancer Inflammatory bowel disease ( ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease ) Screening for colorectal cancer
  3. ... Diarrhea , constipation, or other changes in bowel habits Blood, mucus, or pus in the stool Weight loss that can't be explained This ...
  4. The color of the blood in the stools may indicate the source of bleeding. Black or tarry stools may be due to bleeding in the upper part of ...
  5. The stool guaiac test looks for hidden (occult) blood in a stool sample. It can find blood even if you ... anemia (low blood count). You say you have blood in the stool or black, tarry stools.
  6. ... anemia Stool occult blood test to test for blood in your stool Sometimes, you may need a test called an ... excessive sweating, or confusion Vomit blood or have blood in your stool (especially if it is maroon or dark, tarry ...
  7. ... not eating You may notice small amounts of blood in your stools or on toilet paper. Rarely, more severe bleeding ... have an infection or have lost too much blood CT scan or ... bleeding, loose stools, or pain A colonoscopy is needed to make ...
  8. ... you come in contact with an infected person's blood, stools, or other body fluids. Help your child learn ...
  9. ... right away if: You lose a lot of blood You are bleeding and feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint
  10. ... following tests: Hematocrit Hemoglobin Stool smear for invisible blood ( stool occult blood test ) CT scan Technetium scan (also ... care provider right away if your child passes blood or bloody stool or has ongoing abdominal pain.
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