Hi, I’m 26F with 2 children and currently 20 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I have been having bleeding during bowel movements for over a year, I was told during my last pregnancy it was normal and likely hemorrhoids so I ignored it. It wasnt until my blood results came back with low ferritin (6.0) and I was asked if I had any bleeding that I really thought about it. Since then I’ve been put on iron tablets and my GP ordered a FIT test which came back positive (260). I’ve now been fast tracked to colorectal doctors for investigations, GP said I should hear from them next week. My symptoms are rectal bleeding with every bowel movement, bright red & sometimes with clots & no weight gain during pregnancy so far which they are classing as “weight loss”, I also have had issues with acid reflux and gas since a teenager.
Rectal exam showed no haemorrhoids and Dr said internal felt fine.
My GP has ordered more bloods including FBC, iron, liver & kidney function, bone profile & hba1c. So far only my FBC is back and everything was fine apart from hematocrit was elevated (86).
I’m extremely worried about colon cancer, has anyone experienced anything similar or has any input?
thank you.
