Haematochezia

Definition

Haematochezia is the passage of fresh blood through the anus, usually in or with stools (contrast with melena). Haematochezia is commonly associated with lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Other digestive system haemorrhage, not elsewhere classified

• ME24.A0Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
• ME24.A1Haemorrhage of anus or rectum
• ME24.A2Oesophageal haemorrhage
• ME24.A4Melaena
• ME24.A5Haematemesis
• ME24.A6Positive occult blood in stool