Hi everyone, I’m a 34 year old male. Over the last 10 years iv had, what I can only assume is IBS or something like it. 

- I pass stools a lot - maybe 5 times per day. The majority of this is consistently first thing in the morning and the first hour or so after I wake. The stool type can vary, sometimes firm or watery. 

- I get intermittent abdominal cramps 

- I pass a lot of wind - I put this down to a relatively low fibre, high fat diet. Although I do excercise a lot. 

yesterday I noticed what a red streak in my stool. And again this morning. This could be tied to a chilli dish I had on Friday night but now I’m really starting to stress and panic. I see my doctor regularly. Maybe twice per year and I have seen him before about my bowel concerns and iv been advised I’m healthy. Iv never tested my stool or had a colonoscopy. I really struggle with anxiety and this morning has been a pretty bad one worrying about this. 

I have no other symptoms seperate from the above but was curious if anyone has any shared experiences or thoughts