Blood in the stool is often caused by hemorrhoids, but it can also be a sign of more serious conditions like cancer. Contact a healthcare provider if you find blood in your stool, as it is not normal.

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer Rectal bleeding is a symptom commonly seen in colorectal cancer ...

Deaths from rectal cancer are increasing at 2 to 3 times the rate of deaths from colon cancer among younger adults — and researchers aren’t sure why.

Diverticulitis can cause rectal bleeding. In fact, diverticular bleeding is the most frequent cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Share on Pinterest Grace Cary/Getty Images Diverticulitis is a ...

Internal hemorrhoids develop in the lower rectum and can cause painless rectal bleeding. The internal hemorrhoid may also fall through the anal opening while passing stool. Every person has ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

Catherine O’Hara died of a pulmonary embolism and had rectal cancer at the time of her death, NBC News confirmed on Feb. 9. A pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in the lungs, was the immediate cause, ...

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Catherine O’Hara’s death at 71 sent shock waves throughout Hollywood. The comedic actor has been remembered by former “The Studio” co-star Seth Rogen as “hysterical, kind, intuitive, generous” and by ...