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I have been having diarrhea every time I go poop. 95% of the time there is blood, sometimes a lot, sometimes less. It seems bright red and darker red (although it could be due to the amount) there is also dark red mucus. There is always a lot of mucus.

I sometimes have cramps in my abdomin.

I was examined by a doctor and he did not find anything.

I am schedualec to have a colonoscopy at the end of March. I can't handle the wait and would like to know some things it could be. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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  • astrozombie
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    I think you need to visit your doc. Bright red I was told was not a concern but they have said to me if it becomes I need to go back immediately. It could just be haemorrhoids but best to get a proper diagnosis.

    I get bad cramps just below my ribs

    i have had tests and all say fine too

    iBS is much more than tests I have learned over the 5 years I was been unwell.

    Colonoscopy is required but I have had a few and they come back all clear

    Try keeping a diary for a trigger and drink more water

     

     

    • astrozombie
      astrozombie

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      PS That should say if it becomes darker it is more of a concern.
  • toni_10
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    Hi headerz

    I agree with astrozombie. You defo need to go back to ur docs and push them for help.esp ur seeing blood.its only way ive been getting results n someone to care/help. but they could say wait till the colonscopy as that test can rule out alot but also give u best results, as if ibs is a tricky thing. Ive had them done n yes well frustrating when they say its okay cant see anything. But they will take samples n run tests to b on safe side,

    For now theres no short fix, trust me ive tried!! But everyone is different with ibs. Its matter of finding what works for u n doesnt. Are u on any meds for this??? Some can help but careful of side effects.

    So if u havent do make a food diary or just note when u have ur bad flare ups,pains what have u had or done.keep liquids up. Hope this helps. Keep positive.

  • dawn56341
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    I think this is a case where if you are having diarrhoea and passing blood you could be  referred on a two week wait. There are a lot of different things it could be.
  • sarah87162
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    Bleeding like this is not normal.

    I think you should go back to doctor.

    Take care and keep in touch

    Sarah

  • Shelly54
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    YEs I agree push for the test sooner or change Doctors thats what I had to do
  • philippa61759
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    I would ask for the colonoscopy to be put forward and emphasise strongly that you are very worried.  I had an ultrasound but I couldn't handle a month's NHS wait so I went private.  It showed nothing and my celiac and stool tests were also negative.  I was diagnosed with IBS after three and a half months.

    Blood is not an IBS symptom.  It could be caused by any number of things such as haemorrhoids .  You could also ask for a fecal calprotectin test to look for Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohns or Colitis which causes diarrhoea with blood.   These conditions would also show up with a colonoscopy.

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