Anal Bleeding

[nailit]

For the past 2 weeks, Ive had bleeding from the arris every morning when going to the toilet.
Didnt think too much about it as Ive had several episodes of bleeding over time.
(But not for two weeks daily)
One such (about 15 yrs ago) resulted in a colonoscopy and the removal of polyps.
Another time it turned out to be internal hemorrhoids which were cauterized.
And ive had a few such episodes (that lasted for a day or two over the years) which Ive thought nothing off given previous experience and been just fine with afterwards.

However the last two weeks have give me a cause for concern.
1) My motions have been 'sloppy' (sorry, just couldnt find the right word) BUT not diarrehoea
2) Often dont feel like Ive emptied myself fully and and have to have several goes in the morning.
3) Often feel the need to go throughout the day (urgently) but nothing there.
4) Feel bloated
5) loss of appetite. Im overweight but just cant face food anymore.
At one time I could eat an horse now I struggle to eat a penguin (biscuite)

Im off work on Friday, so will *TRY* to get a GP appointment then (doubtful)
but in the meantime any ideas?
(Yes I know. Colon cancer etc....just want to know anyone else had these symptons)

Not unduly worried because the blood has (generally) been light in color
(Although some 'later' stools' have had dark red patches)

Thanks.

[Stickybottle]

Need to get to the GP asap to be on the safe side but be my course of action

[nailit]

//Need to get to the GP asap//
My ASAP is Friday....
Wether I get to actually see GP IS another matter?

[pat2604]

Bleeding should be taken seriously. I have the other symptoms you talk of due to IBS/diverticular disease. But no bleeding can you not phone your GP. He should take quick action to rule out anything serious It's not just cancer that causes bleeding and your symptoms but you need swift action and appropriate tests.

[nailit]

//can you not phone your GP.//
Thank you Pat. Am doing Friday.
(If I can get past Tracy, the medically qualified receptionist)

[nailit]

Bring back
the krypton factor...
It was easier then to see a doctor!!

[Buenchico]

I'll offer you this link
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bleeding-from-the-bottom-rectal-bleeding/
but I'd suggest that the most important line there is this one:
"Do not self-diagnose – see a GP if you're worried".

[Tilly2]

Do you eat much high fibre food?

[pat2604]

Good luck, I have had problems for years - since I was 18. They have tested me for all sorts, including Chrones and ulcerative colitis, and other things I havent heard off. I'm still here at almost 75.

[nailit]

//Do you eat much high fibre food?//
Apart from the time we met in Hanley museum Tills, and we shared a traditional oatcake and cheese...with a few trimmings...I actually do eat a huge amount of veg/salad.

[nailit]

Thank you both Chris & Pat.

[Patsy33]

Tell receptionist it's serious, you need an emergency appointment. Good luck.

[Mamyalynne]

Whatever you do, don't be coy about telling the receptionist your problem.

The sooner you get checked the better.

[Tilly2]

Perhaps you need to eat more high fibre food to bulk out your sloppy motions...

Weetabix, Shredded wheat, porridge, wholemeal or granary bread, wholewheat pasta, bulgur wheat or brown rice, baked potato or boiled new potatoes, beans, lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, fresh or dried fruit, vegetable sticks, rye crackers, oatcakes and unsalted nuts or seeds.

[nailit]

//Tell receptionist it's serious,//

//Whatever you do, don't be coy about telling the receptionist your problem//

Never been coy.
Weve all had dick/vagina and ass problems..
Just an exercise trying to get past the receptionist to actually see a doctor.

[nailit]

Once went over two weeks of im bleeding from my backside, can I please see a doctor before I die of amnesia with GP reception.

[Tilly2]

...anemia. (Sorry)
...unless you forget to ring the receptionist...

[nailit]

Its an age thing Tills LOL.

[Tilly2]

Who are you? I've forgotten.

[pat2604]

Tilly, sometimes fibre can cause problems. It depends on the cause. I would recommend easily digested food for a while. Little and often. And drink plenty. That's essential I had a year of liquidised food at one time.

[nailit]

//Who are you? I've forgotten//
;-)