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Blood in stool (recurring problem) undiagnosed, any ideas?

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So I've been to get this checked before but the GP wasn't very helpful so I didn't do anything about it, but for about 4 or 5 years now there have been occurences (very uncommon but still recurring) where I'd end up with one or two (in come cases three) days of blood in my stools, and on slightly more common occasions somewhat mucusy stuff, often accompanied by discomfort across my gut afterwards and occasional nausea. Considering the GP didn't really check much I looked myself and part of my thinks worst case scenario, which is why I'm posting in this group, could be ulcerative colitis? I don't think any immediately threatening issues are possible as it's been a recurring issue for so long but I just thought I'd get an opinion on here before I go see a local GP tomorrow (although as I'm at university and haven't registered yet I'd have to hope I can register on the day and still get an appointment as I'd rather be seen asap as I'm in one of those bloody spells).

Oh it may also be worth mentioning that I did have a couple of liver function tests a year or so ago - the second was fine but the first reported high ALT I think? I dunno if that'd be relevant though.

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  • Bejaysus
    Bejaysus Guest

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    Is the blood red or dark? If it's red it's more likely to be from the large colon ie lower down. It could be colitis or another large bowel disorder. Whatever - you need a gp that will act - and insist they do take your symptoms seriously. 4-5 years is way too long to be exhibiting these symptoms without some action. 
    • Guest
      Guest Bejaysus

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      It's very bright, at times very little blood. When there's more blood I tend to see the GP but I stopped after a while cos my local GP at home was no good with it, I'm gonna use one local to my uni this time to see what they say (provided I can see one the day I register). If it is UC I'd suspect it's a very mild form as it only really strikes rarely, and in all honesty the mucus spells have become less common lately but the nausea that comes along with it sometimes can be detrimental to my ability to attend lectures/get work done and handed in cos if I feel sick I won't leave my room. I'll also ask about another liver function test but if tests are needed I'll likely have to wait longer than a week as I'm due to go to France for a few days next week (Weds-Fri), I'd just basically need a letter from the GP to notify my lecturers about the possible illness and the tests when they're happening etc.
  • gabe99
    gabe99 Guest

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    First of all do repeat the liver enzyme tests.  I had a serious bout of UC when I was 25.  No serious symptoms for decades, then 30 years later my liver numbers were high and I was told I had PSC an autoimmunce liver disease associated with UC.  I had a liver transplant fourteen years ago and am doing fine. So do follow through.  Don't be alarmed though as PSC is a very very rare disease.

    One way to try to improve your UC symptoms is to try to avoid stress and in fact to do daily relaxation/breathing exercises.  I believe it helped me when I first recovered from my first bout of UC.

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      Guest gabe99

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      I guess it doesn't help that I have depression and am a second year university student then. But yeah I'd doubt it'd be something as serious as that. If I take after my dad at all (30 year chronic alcoholic before he died) I should have a fairly resilient liver.
  • barbara80658
    barbara80658 Guest

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    I think you should have a colostomy then you will know exatly what the blood is where it is coming from .then you will get some medss to control it.

     

  • millie1986
    millie1986 Guest

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    Hi I hope you are ok. Please get a colonoscopy, or flexible sigmoidoscopy done... I had the FS done and diagnosed with UC. Its horrible and bleeding isnt nice! Chin up and best wishes xx
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