Hi lgr

there could be a number of reason for the blood, I’m interested in why you are being sent for blood tests and not a colonoscopy. Perhaps you could get in touch with your GP and ask for a referral?

I'm unsure what a colonoscopy entails. My GP tried to look inside my rectum using what I can only describe as a glass cylinder like tool to enable her to look at the wall of my rectal cavity. The appointment was classes as an emergency appointment asy pre-booked appt had been cancelled in error so I'm unsure whether I actually seen a GP or a nurse. 

A few family members have suggested I visit a and e to get blood tests and investigations done sooner but I don't want to take their attention away from people who are genuinely I'll. 

I suppose my question is, are these symptoms fairly normal with common illnesses such as piles or should I be preparing myself for something more sinister? 

I'm not easily scared so do t worry about being honest with me, I'd rather know if I'm paranoid or are rightfully concerned.

Do these symptoms wareent a visit to an urgent care centre or a and e or should I wait another couple of weeks for bloods?

I really don't like taking time or attention away from people who genuinely need help. 

Thank you so much xx 

Hi lgr

forget about other people and concentrate on your needs, we all pay into the NHS so don’t feel you bad about using it. I personally would be worried about the amount of blood loss. Might be worth going to A&E if you don’t have a walk in centre or out of hours doctors. Even if it’s just for a second opinion.

a colonoscopy entails a camera being used to see what’s going on within the rectum/colon. It may be a case of bad piles or polyps within the colon but only a colonoscopy will be able to tell for sure. Im not saying this is sinister but I am saying you have to get this checked out regardless.

Hi lgr

forget about other people and concentrate on your needs, we all pay into the NHS so don’t feel you bad about using it. I personally would be worried about the amount of blood loss. Might be worth going to A&E if you don’t have a walk in centre or out of hours doctors. Even if it’s just for a second opinion.

a colonoscopy entails a camera being used to see what’s going on within the rectum/colon. It may be a case of bad piles or polyps within the colon but only a colonoscopy will be able to tell for sure. Im not saying this is sinister but I am saying you have to get this checked out regardless.