Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Research Paper

Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is the result of bleeding from the colon, rectum, or anal area. The colon is the last part of the digestive tract, where stool (feces) is formed. If you have lower GI bleeding, you may see blood in or on your stool. It may be bright red.
Lower GI bleeding often stops without treatment. Continued or heavy bleeding needs emergency treatment at the hospital.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?
Lower GI bleeding may be caused by:
• A condition that causes pouches to form in the colon over time (diverticulosis).
• Swelling and irritation (inflammation) in areas with diverticulosis (diverticulitis).
• Inflammation of the colon (inflammatory bowel disease).
• Swollen veins in the rectum