Colon problems at 21??

Hello, wondering if anyone has experienced similar/got any advice. I’ve been having on and off constipation and diarrhea for the past 6 months or so, which I’ve put down to anxiety and the medication I’ve been on. (antidepressants). I don’t have any blood in my stool or rapid weight loss , however i have been experiencing symptoms of anemia such as breathlessness and a rapid heart rate. I also have a dull lower back pain on one side (my right) since March and it won’t go away. I’m not too sure if anyone my age has experienced similar (i’m 21) and whether or not I should seek doctors help?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated (sorry for the long message!)

  • Hello there

    I am sorry to hear about the symptoms you have been having and appreciate they are worrying you.

    Unfortunately no one here can say what the matter is and as these symptoms are ongoing you are best to arrange a GP appointment so they can assess you properly.

    Symptoms can be caused by a range of things and most of the time will be the result of something less serious than a cancer. If needed your doctor can arrange some tests to find out more.

    Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) here can cause the type of symptoms you are experiencing so this could be a possible reason but do speak with your doctor when you are able and see what they have to say.

    Take care

    Naomi