Bright red blood in your stool, also known as hematochezia, is a sign of bleeding in the lower digestive tract. It is most likely caused by a condition like hemorrhoids or diverticular disease.

The bleeding is likely to be similar to a light period and may be red, pink, or brown. There may also be bright red spotting due to the stitches from the surgery dissolving. Sometimes, however ...

Viewers are curious and perhaps a little afraid after seeing videos of a beach glowing brilliant red after a downpour. Many are referring to it as "blood rain ... shoreline a bright red colour ...