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Hi,
Sorry but getting a little paranoid here and was wondering if you good folks with experience of IBS could see if I'm likely to have IBS or something else. I'm 31 and I've had issues with my digestive system for a while now (6 months minimum) but the symptoms seem to be getting worse and the last week has been horrible.
I have a sharp pain just below my ribs on the left hand side, I feel bloated, my lower back is sore. In the last week I have completely lost my appetite which is unusual for me, I don't get mildly hungry until after lunch. All that points to IBS but my main issue is blood on my stools, it does not seem to be much, it's light and on the outside. My stools are pale and food not completely broken down. I'm not sure if it is connected but in the last 2 months my skin has become really dry.
My symptoms usually improve with a Rennie.
I went to the doctor and had blood and stool tests last week but I'm getting worried now.
If anyone has something similar it would be good to hear.
Thank you,
Luke
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mguest86 luke02758
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I'm 30 male and I get s the symptoms your describing but no blood in stool, that would be my concern,
Does your gp know about the blood? If not I would be getting more tests regarding the blood,
I get a lot of it and I also have health anxiety which I think plays havoc with me, snow balls all symptoms. All the best go see gp bout blood let us know how you get on
Matt
a60450 luke02758
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Are you a heavy drinker
Andy
mguest86 a60450
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luke02758 mguest86
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I wouldn't say I'm a heavy drinker no. I'll go put maybe once a month? I would say I have a poor diet though.
I've been diagnosed previously with piles a couple of years ago when when symptoms were similar but not as extreme.
On examination last week I was told it wasn't piles with the bleeding this time
a60450 luke02758
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Hope this helps
mguest86 a60450
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And agree with what your saying.
Matt
luke02758 a60450
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I don't mentally feel stressed right now but I am in the process of moving into a new house on Thursday. Maybe I'm physically stressed from it.
Thank you for all the help with this. I will keep you updated with the results.
philippa61759 luke02758
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However, if you are sure it is blood, tell your doctor when you go back for your test results. It could be haemorrhoids or an anal fissure if you have been constipated but it is a red flag symptom and should be investigated. Your doctor may refer you for a colonoscopy.
Some of your symptoms could be IBS but passing blood is not.
astrozombie luke02758
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Hello I am not a doc so first point of call visit a doc and then come back once you have a diagnosis I would say.
Eat2beatibs luke02758
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Tony
luke02758
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I'm still having issues with discomfort with my abdominal area, it's not as painful as when I originally posted on here and the pain kind of moves it's way around the abdominal and lower back region.
philippa61759 luke02758
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luke02758 philippa61759
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I think the blood in the stool is from when I pass the stool. I've previously been diagnosed with piles so hoping it's that.
I need to book in to see a doctor again but due to the move and now I have a commute I find it hard. I'm booked in for a week Saturday.
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