My boyfriend has just recently told me that there is blood in his bowel movements. He won't go to a doctor. My boyfriend has just recently told me that there is blood in his bowel movements. He won't go to a doctor. Bleeding higher up in the digestive tract isn't so visible, because it's partially digested or mixed in the stool.
Hemorrhoids are the most likely cause.
Although usually not serious, hemorrhoids can be quite alarming and very irritating. Most often, changes in habits can relieve them. Drinking lots of water and eating a diet rich in fiber both help, and it's also important to avoid straining when having a bowel movement. In rare cases, the situation gets serious enough that minor surgery is needed. Infection or fissures may require a doctor's help to correct.