Hello,
Just thought I’d share what I’m going through atm to get some advice/reassurance.
I’m a 26 year old male from the UK. Slightly overweight and have no medical history or family history of colon cancer.
About 4 weeks ago, I started noticing my stools seemed flatter then normal and were easier to pass at this time I was wiping a lot and this caused some fresh blood on TP. I googled these and of course was met by colon cancer posts. This sent my anxiety through the roof and I ended up going to the GP. I had blood tests done all of which came back fine! 😊
However. My stool issues persisted. Urgent need to go in morning and it would feel softer and would be a lot flatter than normal (like a thick ribbon) I do occasionally have more well formed stools. However the majority of time it’s flat thick ribbons. I have been in touch with GP multiple times since and all times have reiterated its not cancer and is IBS. The blood is no longer there after switching to Wipes (2 weeks now)
However my urge to go and bowel movements are still changed. I do have occasional abdominal pains and back pains.
I’m just worried it could be something more serious than IBS. I don’t have any weight loss, anemia, loss of appetite, blood or fatigue.
I do have, urge to go, flatter stools, Frequent urination, a fair bit of gas, occasional abdominal and back pains.
I’m on Sertraline for my anxiety and Mebervine for the pains when needed.
Any advice would be helpful? Thanks