Blood in stool
Blood in Stool
Blood in stool (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood in stool
- Wikipedia's article - Blood in stool
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polski), also known as Hematochezia or Melena, is a medical condition characterized by the presence of blood in the feces. The blood can be bright red, maroon, or black, and the condition can be a sign of a number of different medical issues.
Etymology
The term "blood in stool" is derived from the English words "blood" and "stool". "Blood" comes from the Old English "blod", and "stool" comes from the Old English "stol". The medical terms "hematochezia" and "melena" are derived from the Greek words "haima" (blood) and "khezein" (to evacuate) and "melas" (black), respectively.
Causes
Blood in stool can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
- Gastrointestinal bleeding: This is the most common cause of blood in stool. It can be caused by a number of conditions, including peptic ulcers, gastritis, esophageal varices, and colorectal cancer.
- Hemorrhoids: These are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus that can bleed during bowel movements.
- Anal fissures: These are small tears in the lining of the anus that can cause bleeding.
- Diverticular disease: This condition involves small pouches, or diverticula, that form in the walls of the colon and can bleed.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of blood in stool typically involves a physical examination and a review of the patient's medical history. Additional tests may include a colonoscopy, an upper endoscopy, or a stool test to check for the presence of blood.
Treatment
Treatment for blood in stool depends on the underlying cause. It may involve medications, such as antibiotics for an infection or proton pump inhibitors for peptic ulcers, or surgical procedures, such as a colectomy for colorectal cancer.
Related Terms
- Rectal bleeding: This is a related term that refers to bleeding from the rectum, which can result in blood in the stool.
- Occult blood: This refers to blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye and is typically detected through a stool test.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood in stool
- Wikipedia's article - Blood in stool
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski