When I saw the blood in the toilet bowl, I decided it was time to go to the emergency room. I had been doubled over in pain for the better part of three hours. It started out as par for the course: I ...

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

If you see blood in your stool or toilet paper, you might be concerned. But while blood in stool can signal a serious problem, it isn't always the case. Here's what you need to know about the possible ...

"My doctor told me I was lucky that my trip to the ER didn’t reveal something more serious," the author writes. (Photo: Patchanu Noree / EyeEm via Getty Images) When I saw the blood in the toilet bowl ...