Bowel problems and strange feeling in anal region

Hello new to this basically had ibs symptoms and strange pain/feeling in anal region for a few months now doctors have referred me to gastro but I feel like I'm bottom of the queue as I'm only 29 and there is no bleeding should I be worried?

I really want to get this checked and sorted but really feel like I'm running out of options is there anything I can do?

I was referred at the end of October and have heard nothing I'm seriously worried about these symptoms as they are really not like me and came on suddenly

  • Hi MMW70,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read of the issues you're experiencing but it's good to hear you have a referral - hopefully this will eventually provide some peace of mind.

    Waiting times are generally longer than usual at the moment. I'm not sure if you were given a timeframe from your doctor of how long to expect to wait, but if it has surpassed that or if you're concerned, you can always give your doctor or the hospital a call to check on the situation.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator