Hematochezia as a Symptom of Colon Cancer
Hematochezia (the passage of bright red, bloody stools) usually indicates the large intestine is bleeding somewhere. The most common causes of hematochezia are diverticulitis and hemorrhoids. However, hematochezia can also be a symptom of colon cancer.
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
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