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Anemia, Abdominal pain

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nina1980
nina1980

just after some advice... I say I'm not worried but maybe I am a little.

I've had some right sided abdominal pain that comes and goes... loose bowel movements for a number of months and on couple of occasions had melena I'm stool..

Was referred to hosp for further tests, was offered a colonoscopy but declined it and wanted something less invasive initially. The consultant did a number of blood tests and my results have come back showing I'm anemic not hugely but other results are okay. I'm not sure whether to go ahead and have a colonoscopy or ride it out to see if things get better. I'm 33 and thinking I'm to young to have anything sinister like bowel cancer.

Any advice will be appreciated.

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  • susan21751
    susan21751 nina1980

    Posted

    If I were you would accept the colonoscopy-put your mind at rest.

    It isn't a pleasant experience-but you will know what is going on.

    What is your family history - is there cause for concern due to other close members of the family having had cancer / or other diseases of the gut ?

    Good Luck

    Susan

     

  • nina1980
    nina1980

    Posted

    Hi Susan, there is no family history of colon cancer. I guess I'm frightened of having the colonoscopy and the other reason is I don't feel unwell other than his pain in abdomen and the annoying bowel movements. I've just had this horrible pain not severe but it's there. it's very localised abdominal pain. My gp initially thought it was ibs.. part of me is hoping it's just ibs but the abdominal pain just doesn't feel right.

  • nina1980
    nina1980

    Posted

    Just to add the doctor doesn't think it's piles/hemmroids. My stool sample to check for inflammation came back okay.

  • jenny92923
    jenny92923 nina1980

    Posted

    Hi, I agree with Susan and advise you to have the colonoscopy to put your mind at ease.I have had a few and they are really not a big deal.
  • nina1980
    nina1980

    Posted

    I'm feeling really frightened now.. ive had a bowel movement today and my motions very maroon tarry colour and I feel awful nauseated.

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