hematochezia

(noun)

The presence of fresh blood in stools, often due to lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Examples of hematochezia in the following topics:

  • X-Ray Studies of the GI Tract

    • The most common use for this medical testing is to look for signs of ulcers, acid reflux disease, uncontrollable vomiting, or unexplained blood in the stools (hematochezia or positive fecal occult blood).