Question on stool

Advice on stool

It might simply be that you ate some food that was naturally of a bright red colour such as watermelon or beetroot. Since you say there is no pain or any other symptom of any kind, you could try and wait until your next time to see if you pass red stools again. If this is occurring repeatedly, you might be passing blood in your stools and you should consult your health care giver immediately.


He/she will probably recommend a stool test to find out what the problem might be.

Some of the causes of red stools are:    

• Consumption of brightly pigmented foods
• Consumption of medication such as an iron supplement
• Bleeding in the intestinal tract
• Hemorrhoids ( but you will most likely feel pain with this)
• Stomach ulcers(also a source of pain)
• Red gelatin, kool-aids, popsicles
  

Hopefully yours is just a normal thing and will pass, but in case the red stools persist, please talk to your doctor without delay. Don’t wait for other symptoms to develop.


You can help regulate your bowel movements by sticking to a fiber rich diet that includes at least 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables and by avoiding processed and refined foods.