Bowel / colon cancer symptoms, any thoughts ?

Hi 

I have just found I have rectal bleeding- it's like blood/ mucus coating my poo. I actually realise now I have had this for a few months without really realising.

I went to a walk in clinic and was told I didn't have e any obvious hemorroids or fissures. 

i am a bit constipated, but I don't really have regular movements anyway.

I also have bloating regularly.

im so worried, has anyone had symptoms like this ? 
I am 28 & worried that I won't be taken seriously.. 

thanks in advance x

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  • Lots of things can cause rectal bleeding. I think even just constipation can do it. And hemorrhoids apparently often gey missed in tests like that. And then there is ulcerative colitis, Crohn's, polyps, certain infections...

    Try to trust the doctors. If you need further investigations, I'm sure they'll do them.

    I know it is really worrying. Last year, I had rectal bleeding, some weight loss, occasional loose stools and trapped wind (the last a totally new thing) and the specialist said that as I was only 40, I'd be "the unluckiest person in the world" if it turned out to be cancer." Like you, I had the GP say no sign of hemorrhoids or a fissure, but it still turned out to be hemorrhoids and they said that wasn't at all unusual.

  • Thanks so much for your reply, it is so helpful to hear others stories . I will try and stay calm and hope that I get support from the Dr. 
    x

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