Mrs Nutritionist

20/08/2026

9 Causes of Blood in Stool

Blood in the stool can come from anywhere in the digestive tract. Bright red blood usually comes from the lower bowel or a**s, while black, tarry stool may suggest bleeding higher up in the stomach or small intestine.

🟣 1. Hemorrhoids

➟ Swollen veins around the a**s or re**um

➟ Often cause bright red blood on toilet paper or after passing stool

➟ May also cause itching, swelling, or discomfort

🟣 2. A**l Fissure

➟ A small tear in the lining of the a**s

➟ Typically causes sharp pain during bowel movements with bright red blood

➟ Often associated with hard stools or constipation

🟣 3. Diverticular Bleeding

➟ Small pouches in the colon can occasionally bleed

➟ Bleeding may be sudden and painless

➟ Stool may contain bright red or maroon blood

🟣 4. Colore**al Polyps

➟ Polyps are growths on the lining of the colon

➟ Some can bleed without causing pain

➟ Certain polyps can gradually develop into colore**al cancer

🟣 5. Colore**al Cancer

➟ May cause persistent or intermittent bleeding

➟ Other signs can include change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, or iron-deficiency anemia

➟ Early cancer may cause no symptoms, so screening is important

🟣 6. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

➟ Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can cause intestinal inflammation

➟ Symptoms may include bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and urgency

➟ Weight loss or fatigue may also occur

🟣 7. Infectious Colitis

➟ Certain bacterial or parasitic infections can inflame the bowel

➟ May cause bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and vomiting

➟ Significant dehydration or severe symptoms require medical assessment

🟣 8. Peptic Ulcer / Upper GI Bleeding

➟ Bleeding from the stomach or duodenum may cause black, sticky, tar-like stool (melena)

➟ Vomiting blood or coffee-ground-like material may also occur

➟ Common causes include peptic ulcers and some NSAID painkillers

🟣 9. Angiodysplasia

➟ Fragile, abnormal blood vessels can develop in the bowel wall

➟ More common in older adults

➟ Bleeding may be painless and intermittent

➟ Recurrent bleeding can lead to anemia

🟣 When to Seek Urgent Medical Help

➟ Heavy or continuous re**al bleeding

➟ Black, tarry stools

➟ Vomiting blood

➟ Severe abdominal pain

➟ Dizziness, fainting, rapid heartbeat, or marked weakness

➟ Blood in stool with unexplained weight loss or persistent bowel changes

Medical disclaimer: This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any unexplained, recurrent, or significant blood in the stool should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.

12/08/2026

PAGDATING SA STROKE, DAPAT LAGING BE FAST!

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31/07/2026

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

Batay sa 2024 census ng Philippine Statistics Authority, umakyat sa lagpas 112 milyon ang kabuuang populasyon ng bansa,

Sinabi rin sa census na patuloy ang pagiging ageing population ng Pilipinas.

30/07/2026

MAKOPA’S HIDDEN POTENTIAL🍎

A tree familiar in many Filipino backyards produced an unexpected result in a laboratory study: a specially prepared extract from makopa leaves killed human breast cancer cells grown in a dish.

Researchers tested the extract on MCF-7 cells, a type of breast cancer cell commonly used in scientific studies. It triggered apoptosis, a natural process in which damaged cells activate their own internal system to die and break apart.

In simpler terms, the makopa leaf extract pushed the cancer cells to self-destruct.

The researchers saw the cells’ genetic material breaking into pieces and detected activity from enzymes involved in shutting the cells down. The stronger, flavonoid-rich portion of the extract reduced the surviving cancer-cell population by half at a low concentration.

What made the result even more interesting was that, at the same concentration, the extract did not appear harmful to the normal breast cells used for comparison. This matters because one of the major challenges in cancer treatment is destroying cancer cells without also severely damaging healthy ones.

The makopa leaves were collected in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, before undergoing several controlled extraction and separation processes. This was not ordinary leaf juice, tea, or a homemade preparation.

The finding does not mean that eating makopa or boiling its leaves can prevent or cure breast cancer. The experiment was conducted only on cells in a laboratory, not on animals or patients.

More research is still needed to determine which compounds produced the effect, whether they are safe inside the body, and whether they could eventually contribute to the development of an actual treatment.

The study was conducted by researchers from the University of the Philippines Manila and Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation. It was published in Acta Medica Philippina in 2023.

23/07/2026

22/07/2026

How many cups of coffee are safe to drink in a day? For some people, up to 5, according to a new scientific statement on caffeine and cardiovascular disease.

Next time you’re wondering if another cup is a good idea, keep these things in mind:

☕There’s no “right” amount of coffee. We all tolerate caffeine differently. Listen to your body about how much you should consume.
☕ Very high amounts of caffeine, such as levels found in energy drinks, may increase risks to the heart. ☕Consuming no more than 400 mg of caffeine per day is not linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
☕ Drinking regular black coffee without added sugar, cream or flavors may lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, heart failure and some irregular heart rhythms.
☕ Unfiltered coffees including espresso, French press, Turkish coffee and boiled coffee contain cafestol, a compound associated with higher levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Cafestol is not present in paper-filtered or instant coffee.