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

Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, causing abdominal pain, dia...

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.