Symptom guide · General Practice & Family Medicine
Blood in Stool
What blood in stool can point to, how urgent it is, and who assesses it in the UAE.
Also known as rectal bleeding, haematochezia
This needs a prompt medical assessment
Blood in stool has many causes and most of them are not cancer — but it is on the list of features that doctors investigate quickly rather than watch. Getting it checked early is what makes the difference.
Go now if any of these apply
- A new lump, or a lump that is growing, hard, or fixed in place
- A symptom that has persisted for more than three weeks without improving
- Unexplained weight loss, drenching night sweats, or persistent fatigue
- Bleeding that is unexplained — in stool, urine, when coughing, or after the menopause
- A mole or skin lesion that is changing in size, shape, colour, or is bleeding
Book a doctor's appointment within the next few days and say how long the symptom has lasted. Ask specifically whether an urgent referral or a scan is warranted.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Also known as
- rectal bleeding, haematochezia
- Body region
- Abdomen
- Care area
- General Practice & Family Medicine
- Conditions linked
- 12
Possible causes
Conditions that can cause blood in stool
Listed alphabetically. This list is not ranked by likelihood.
- AmoebiasisCommon among people with amoebiasis.
- Anal CancerVery common among people with anal cancer.
- Anal FissureVery common among people with anal fissure.
- Bowel CancerVery common among people with bowel cancer.
- Bowel PolypsCommon among people with bowel polyps.
- Crohn's DiseaseCommon among people with crohn's disease. Long-term condition.
- Diverticular DiseaseCommon among people with diverticular disease. Long-term condition.
- GastroenteritisCommon among people with gastroenteritis.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumourCommon among people with gastrointestinal stromal tumour.
- HaemorrhoidsVery common among people with haemorrhoids.
- Rectal CancerVery common among people with rectal cancer.
- Ulcerative ColitisCommon among people with ulcerative colitis. Long-term condition.
These figures describe how often each condition causes this symptom — not how likely it is that this symptom is caused by that condition. Most symptoms have a common, harmless explanation.
Treatment by cause
How the causes of blood in stool are treated
Treatment follows the diagnosis, not the symptom. Each row is a linked condition and a treatment used for it.
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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
Where blood in stool is assessed depends on what is causing it. These are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Symptom relief
Treatments used to relieve blood in stool
Related symptoms
Other abdomen symptoms
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Who assesses this in the UAE
These are the specialties that treat the conditions linked to this symptom. Every listed doctor holds a UAE licence.
Questions people ask
Can blood in stool be a sign of haemorrhoids?
Yes. Blood in stool: very common among people with haemorrhoids. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can blood in stool be a sign of anal fissure?
Yes. Blood in stool: very common among people with anal fissure. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can blood in stool be a sign of ulcerative colitis?
Yes. Blood in stool: common among people with ulcerative colitis. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can blood in stool be a sign of crohn's disease?
Yes. Blood in stool: common among people with crohn's disease. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Keep reading
More about blood in stool
- Can blood in stool be a sign of haemorrhoids?
- Can polyp removal help with blood in stool?
- Can blood in stool be a sign of anal fissure?
- Can blood in stool be a sign of ulcerative colitis?
- Can blood in stool be a sign of crohn's disease?
- Can blood in stool be a sign of diverticular disease?
- Can blood in stool be a sign of gastroenteritis?
- Can blood in stool be a sign of amoebiasis?
Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.