b. BLOOD IN THE STOOL

Your physician should further check the blood in your stool because there could be many reasons for this to occur. Hemorrhoids are one of the most common causes of rectal bleeding, and in some cases, they exist with cancer. So even if Hemorrhoids are common, there is still the need to have it checked further.

Blood found in the stool may require a greater degree of investigation, such as performing X-ray and Colonoscopy. If bleeding can be traced to a recurring ulcer, these examinations may not be necessary.