Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD A perforated bowel causes sudden and severe abdominal pain and requires immediate medical ...

Blood in the stool is not a direct symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but some IBS complications may cause short-term rectal bleeding. Symptoms of IBS most commonly include abdominal cramping, ...

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer Rectal bleeding is a symptom commonly seen in colorectal cancer patients, but it's more often caused by more benign causes. When caused by ...