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Symptoms Symptoms for low blood flow to the intestines tend to be similar whether a venous thrombosis causes it, or something else.

Causes Blood in the stool typically indicates that there's bleeding in the digestive tract, such as the small intestine, colon, rectum, or anus. You may notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper.