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Loose bowel movements and blood in stool, feeling anxious

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Hello,

 

ive been on this forum before and have had helpful advice and i do suffer from anxiety which i am getting help for but i am unsure what to do as its been getting me really upset!

 

i am 25 and since yesterday i have been having stomach/abdominal cramps and feels like my stomach is tied up in knots, have been going to the toilet fine but noticed a tiny amount of blood in my poo, it has been loose and big.

 

i am really scared that this could be something serious and too embarrased to go to a doctor, i understand that it is best to make an appointment but it is scaring me the unknown.

 

Thank you for your time x

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    Hi try not to let the fear stop you getting help, it could just be piles, or maybe information, there are so many things that can cause blood in stool. 

    Don't be embarrassed, the Dr has heard and seen far worse and is used to all kinds of situations. He will most probably ask you to do a stool sample, send it off to be analised.

    Do go and see Dr, once you have been you will feel so much better,. You maybe making yourself ill with anxiety and it could be a pile. 

    Take care, sending positive hugs, do let us know how it goes xx

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