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Blood on paper after pooing

Lalaear
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Hi,

I am posting this on behalf of my husband but obviously I am very worried. I know we can only get answers from the tests but I guess I am looking for others going through similar experiences. 

For 5/6 days everytime he does a bowel movement (generally everyday) my husband has been seeing bright red blood on the paper immediately afterwards. The blood is also on the outside of the poo. The bleeding stops immediately after the poo. There is probably the same amount of blood as if you cut your finger. There is no other pain involved and he is generally well if not tired (from having three small kids). 

We assumed it was piles but he went to the Dr this morning and had an examination and nothing was found regarding piles/hemmoroids. The Dr didn't feel any other lumps. Infection was ruled out with a urine test.

He has now been asked to go back tomorrow for blood samples and a stool sample and she mentioned going on the 2 week pathway for a colonoscopy. 

I am extremely worried and googling isn't helping because everything points to either cancer or piles being the cause and it seems that piles has been ruled out. 

Can any advise me? 

Thanks.

 

  • Offline in reply to Lalaear

    Thank you so much for your update [@Lalaear]‍ and it's wonderful that you now have the reassurance you need. It's interesting also to read the consultant's view of the FIT test. 
    My procedure is this Friday. I've been having calm and not so calm days. I haven't noticed any new or worsening symptoms so try to take comfort from that, and keeping occupied as far as I can. Dietary preparation starts in a couple of days, so it's all systems go. 
    Thanks again for your caring responses. Xx

  • Offline in reply to Inkydogstudio

    Hi Jane,

    Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you today. 

    Stay positive and strong and hopefully in a few hours you can start to relax a little. 

    x

  • Offline in reply to Lalaear

    Hello [@Lalaear]‍ 

    thanks for your kind wishes this morning. I had my colonoscopy this afternoon and the findings were 1st degree haemorrhoids and inflammation of areas of the colon (mild colitis). The nurse went through the report with me and said there were no polyps and no cancer - huge relief!! She said the blood would have come from the ulcerated areas of the colon and possibly the haemorrhoids.

    Just like yourselves I have had a nightmare 2 weeks of anxiety following that horribly frightening FIT test result and referral, but consider myself fortunate to have had the colonoscopy, otherwise the colitis would have remained undiscovered for longer. The medical team were fantastic, the process itself wasn't too bad (the worst part was the laxative "drink" to empty the bowel pre-examination!!). 
    Wishing you and your family all the best,

    Jane xx

     

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