Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage ( 40 Questions)
Incorrect. Bright red blood in the stool typically indicates lower gastrointestinal bleeding, such as from hemorrhoids or anal fissures.
Correct. A tarry and sticky appearance of the stool, also known as melena, is characteristic of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The dark color is due to the digestion of blood in the stomach.
Incorrect. A yellowish color of the stool is not associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. It can be related to other factors like diet or liver issues.
Incorrect. Clay-colored stools are pale and occur with problems in the biliary system, not with gastrointestinal bleeding.
A) Incorrect. Bright red blood in the stool typically indicates lower gastrointestinal bleeding, such as from hemorrhoids or anal fissures.
B) Correct. A tarry and sticky appearance of the stool, also known as melena, is characteristic of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The dark color is due to the digestion of blood in the stomach.
C) Incorrect. A yellowish color of the stool is not associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. It can be related to other factors like diet or liver issues.
D) Incorrect. Clay-colored stools are pale and occur with problems in the biliary system, not with gastrointestinal bleeding.