Experts have stressed that one of the symptoms of bowel cancer can include a change to your normal bowel habit or blood in your stool.
Whether you've consumed something that didn't agree with you or are suffering from a stomach bug, there are numerous reasons why your stool might change - including the possibility of bowel cancer.
While it may seem challenging to distinguish between common bowel issues and something more serious, medical professionals have highlighted that a key indicator can be related to the colour of your stool. It explains: "Blood from higher up in the bowel doesn't look bright red. It goes dark red or black and can make your poo look like tar. This type of bleeding can be a sign of cancer higher up the bowel. Or it could be from a bleeding stomach ulcer for example."
Top Health Stories Today Porter stated: "Call or email your practice, outlining your symptoms , stating that you are concerned.
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