A patient comes to the urgent care center stating that today he noticed bright red blood in his stool. He denies abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting. He states that he had a similar episode that occurred last week. Bright red blood usually indicates:

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Bright red blood in the stool typically indicates bleeding low in the colon or rectum. This is because the blood has not had time to be digested, which would otherwise cause it to appear darker.

A Patient Comes to the Urgent Care Center Stating That