Blood in toilet bowl and excessive bleeding from small cuts.

During the past few weeks I had one occasion where I used the toilet and was alarmed to see the bowl full of bright red blood, my stools were also very dark brown, almost black.  More recently when I scratch myself or have a small cut it bleeds excessively and for a long time.   I have a constant knowing pain in my lower left abdomen and sometimes my pooh smells odd, with a slightly sweet smell.  Could these be signs of something to do with cancer?

  • Hello Andyl222 and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm sorry to hear about your symptoms and for the worry they are causing.

    If things don't improve, or continue to get worse, then it would be best to book an appointment with your GP as they'll be able to investigate and let you know if this any cause for concern.

    We'll have our fingers crossed that won't be the case, but it's always good to get any unusual or persistent symptoms checked out, if only for your own peace of mind.

    Hopefully you'll receive some support and advice from our members soon but in the meantime, we're thinking of you Andy and hope everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator