Facing stool with blood is medically called rectal bleeding or hematochezia.

Rectal bleeding refers to the presence of blood in the stool or on the toilet paper after wiping. It can range in severity from a small amount of blood that is barely visible to a large amount of blood that causes the stool to appear red or black.


Hematochezia is the medical term specifically used to describe the passage of bright red blood from the rectum. Rectal bleeding should always be taken seriously and evaluated by a medical professional, as it can be a sign of a serious underlying condition.