 [ Symptoms ] what could cause blood in stools or vaginal bleeding two years after complete hysterectomy in 88 year old  how do i get feedback i have received nothing yet  [ Disease ] the first step is an examination to determine the source of the blood the most common cause of blood in the stools assuming it is bright red blood would be a fissure a small tear polyp or hemorrhoid if the bleeding is from the vaginal area and examination will determine the source