Blood in stool morning after drinking

Between educational initiatives and firsthand experience, most of us feel like we understand what alcohol does to our body.

Think back to the school assemblies that dared us to “just say no” or that first mind-bending hangover.

We’ve heard heavy drinking horror stories since before we could get into a bar, and now maybe we’ve lived through some of our own horror stories.

We know the risks and still drink when we want. Why not? Most of us only think about the short-term effects of alcohol use, but we need to consider the long term, too.

As we age, the effects of alcohol use start to catch up with us — often in weird, wild ways.

When to worry about blood in stool

One of the strangest signs of problem drinking is seeing blood in our stool. If you’ve ever left the bathroom wondering, “Why am I bleeding after drinking alcohol?”, this one’s for you. Let’s explore the potential causes of bloody stool and the role alcohol can play.

Can Alcohol Cause Blood in Stool?

Let’s cut to the chase: can alcohol cause blood in stool? Yes! We may see telltale red blood or partially digested blood, which is black and the tex

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