Hemorrhoids and Other Causes of Bloody Stool
Sometimes after a bowel movement, you may discover a little blood in the toilet or after wiping. Doctors routinely test for blood in the stool too. When blood is present in stool, it indicates bleeding somewhere along the GI or gastrointestinal tract. Blood may occur...
Things to Eat to Avoid or Help Treat Hemorrhoids
Consuming plenty of foods that are high in fiber can help relieve hemorrhoid symptoms. The NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) estimates about one in 20 people in the US experience hemorrhoids. About half of the adults who are over...