Bloody diarrhea
Passage of many stools containing blood.
What is Bloody diarrhea?
Bloody diarrhea is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Bloody diarrhea that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Bloody diarrhea
The following conditions have been associated with Bloody diarrhea. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7
Any Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the IFIH1 gene.
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cocaine intoxication
Cocaine intoxication is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Infection-related hemolytic uremic syndrome
Infection-related hemolytic uremic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Marburg hemorrhagic fever
Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Multifocal lymphangioendotheliomatosis-thrombocytopenia syndrome
Multifocal lymphangioendotheliomatosis-thrombocytopenia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Neuroendocrine tumor of anal canal
Neuroendocrine tumor of anal canal is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Neuroendocrine tumor of stomach
Neuroendocrine tumor of stomach is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Neuroendocrine tumor of the rectum
Neuroendocrine tumor of the rectum is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Bloody diarrhea is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.