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Medical Conditions - Fecal Occult Blood

Fecal occult blood is present in colon cancer, colon polyps, and rectal polyps. In addition, hemorrhoids, intestinal injuries, and anal fissures can also result in fecal occult blood. However, the amount of occult blood present in stool is so minimal that laboratory tests are needed to confirm its presence. The fecal occult blood test detects the presence of occult blood.

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I am getting blood in stool after I started taking iron tablets. What is my problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it is not uncommon to have black stools when someone takes iron tablets. So do not worry about it. It will stop itself once you stop the iron tablets.

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Does blood in stool apear as dark flecks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once in a while these kind of dark flecks is normal but if it is persistent then it is abnormal. Also, Ferrous Sulphate can cause blackish discoloration of stools.

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My urine and stool routine check found occult blood. Is it serious?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nothing to worry. Stool occult blood positive implies that there is microscopic evidence of blood in your stools. It can happen due to multiple reasons.

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Is a positive occult blood test suggestive of an STD?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms.

What could cause black and brown stools in a young woman?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I can provide some information based on your symptoms.

What does it mean if the stool test shows traces of occult blood?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think you have any severe problems. The bowel movements and slight cramping in the lower abdomen are very common.

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My first stool test showed occult blood, and the repeat test after seven days came negative. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I will help you with it. Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder, and it does not have an organic cause.

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