For at least the past years iv had bouts of rectal bleeding pink or bright red when my diet is bad. It did stop when I ate better but now iv got myself in a fizz and am worried about colon cancer
I know I need to go to the doctor but I’m scared
aibu to wait a week eat better and see if it improves?
AIBU?
Rectal bleeding
Boujisboo · 28/09/2022 19:34
Am I being unreasonable?
30 votes. Final results.
POLLGetofftheladder · 28/09/2022 19:38
You need to go to the doctor, only they can asses you on this.
AnnaMagnani · 28/09/2022 19:37
You should totally get it checked out to rule out anything serious.
However if you have had it for years, it's bright red and worst when you are constipated, it is overwhelmingly likely to be piles.
So don't panic.
Wiseflower · 28/09/2022 20:11
Boujisboo, make an appointment to see your doctor - but please don;t panic!
Like the other posts here, it sounds very much likep iles. It is very common and usually the cause can be poor diet, constipation, dehydration and lack of exercise (ie sitting down all day).
Get it verified by the doctor, they probably will give you a cream for it so it doesnt feel so painful.
Don't rub just pat with tissue. 😬
The doctor can also eliminate your concerns by getting you to have a simple test for colon cancer - a poo sample. Very easy, you are given a kit. just do it, post it and wait for results.😬
crabette · 28/09/2022 20:16
I've had this before, completely stressed myself out about a doctors exam and it ended up they didn't even examine me - just spoke about diet and said that it was likely to be piles or a tear. Prescribed some laxatives, and said if it cleared up with that to address my diet. I think they'd only examine you if it continued.
I am the same btw - generally the odd tear or pile every so often causes a bit of red blood, over a number of years. You should go and speak to a doctor though so it's at least on your record if it is recurring, and so they can rule out anything more serious.
Don't stress xx
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