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Bright blood in stool

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jpell38
jpell38

I am a 43yr old male in generally good health. I have had issues of diarrhea over the last few months that comes and goes in waves. I have not had any weight loss and a healthy appetite. Over the last week or so ive had bouts of nausea. So finally I visited my gp today who has ordered a series of blood tests. However since then after going to the toilet i noticed bright blood at the beginning of my stool, obviously this has freaked me out and now i am waiting for the gp to call me. At first i thought this was IBS because ive had emergency visits to the bathroom after eating fried food.... If anyone has something similar i would be very interested in hearing what you have to say.

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  • Vwerin
    Vwerin jpell38

    Posted

    Hello, I'm sorry you are going through all this. It's extremely stressful. Your symptoms could be many things, but given the blood in the stool, I would make sure your gp orders a colonoscopy. Best of luck!

  • jpell38
    jpell38

    Posted

    Yes, still awaiting call from GP. Obviously worrying but from the articles I have read, bright blood and at an age where cancer is rare is more reassuring ...

    Fingers crossed!!

  • tonie16159
    tonie16159 jpell38

    Posted

    Jpell I agree definitely insist on a colonoscopy I'm not a doctor but I know someone with your symptoms and she was diagnosed with colitis I hope this eases your mind but no weight loss or loss of appetite is reassuring

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