Colonoscopy - Blood in stool?
Sorry to have to ask this but I need some advice. I had a colonoscopy 2 1/2 years ago and they found a polyp - the doctors removed it and scheduled another colonoscopy in 5 years (2010). Now, the problem is about a month ago I had started seeing fresh blood on my toilet paper when I had a bm. I would also see fresh blood in the stool. This happened for about 2 weeks - but the last 3 weeks I haven’t seen anything. Should I be concerned??
I spoke to my doctor today and she said that she was going to follow-up on my last colonoscopy report but she felt like she would leave it alone for now. Should I press the issue and ask for another colonscopy?? Would something major pop up in the 2 1/2 years since my last test???
Thanks for any advice you can give. By the way, there has been no pain or cramping and my bm’s are completely regular.
I don’t have external hemroids I know.
No new meds.
I’ve never needed stool softeners.
Bright red blood is a sign of bleeding in the lower bowel/rectum/anal areas. Dark blood is a sign of bleeding in the upper GI (Stomach/Small intestine). You may have an internal hemorhoid, or you may have another polyp. You won’t know until the doctor does another colonoscopy. I hope everything works out. Good luck to you! & Best wishes!
November 21st, 2009 at 1:02 am
Bright red blood is a sign of bleeding in the lower bowel/rectum/anal areas. Dark blood is a sign of bleeding in the upper GI (Stomach/Small intestine). You may have an internal hemorhoid, or you may have another polyp. You won’t know until the doctor does another colonoscopy. I hope everything works out. Good luck to you! & Best wishes!
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November 21st, 2009 at 1:09 am
You may have internal hemroids that you can’t feel but would cause bright red bleeding. If you’re not having any other symptoms and it doesn’t return I would wait and follow up for your 5 year check up. If it returns or you experience any other symptoms, then go for it. You and I both know the worst part of any colonoscopy is the prep. A little prevention is the best defense and it is a small price for a little piece of mind.
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November 21st, 2009 at 1:42 am
Please go see a Doctor, this sounds serious. Im scared for you and the sooner you check the better. It may not be anything to serious and I hope not but in any case you should go ahead and get it checked.
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