In the case of hematochezia, the blood may coat the stool, be mixed in with the stool, or even be passed by itself without any stool at all. Potential causes of black colored stools include: acidified blood (blood from higher in the digestive tract)
The most common symptoms of a meniscus tear are: 1  Knee pain. 2  Swelling of the knee. 3  Tenderness when pressing on the meniscus.  Popping or clicking within the 1  knee. Limited motion of the knee joint.
Some of the more common symptoms of this injury include: 1  Pain: Patella fractures are generally quite uncomfortable. 2  Swelling: Swelling and bruising around the front of the knee is typical of a patella fracture.