Haematochezia

Description

Haematochezia is the passage of fresh blood through the anus, usually in or with stools (contrast with melena). Haematochezia is commonly associated with lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Index terms

Haematochezia

Exclusions from above levels

19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Sibling codes

ME24.A0 – Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
ME24.A1 – Haemorrhage of anus or rectum
ME24.A2 – Oesophageal haemorrhage
ME24.A4 – Melaena
ME24.A5 – Haematemesis
ME24.A6 – Positive occult blood in stool

Foundation entity

Haematochezia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/279136456

Allowed postcoordination axes

course

Part of: ME24.A: Other digestive system haemorrhage, not elsewhere classified › ME24: Clinical manifestations of the digestive system › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified