I’m 19 and I’m worried

[Dan777x]

Sunday my stool was red more red then before I’ve had red stool since March but it doesn’t happen everyday Maybe like every 3 weeks even when I wipe it’s red I’m only 19 going into my 20 ‘s next month Monday I had gas almost all day No one in my family that I know about had any cancer related I’ve talked to my mom since it first happen but she said it was probably because I eat sometime spicy but it didn’t burn like a spicy food would Monday I only eat one good meal and bread because I didn’t feel that hungry also felt like I needed to go to the restroom but it would be just gas if I were to push hard I’ll get like a sharp pain in my upper left just under my ribs Today Wednesday I didn’t have much gas but I had random pain in my stomach from 1-10 a 4 of pain sometimes I feel like I wanna use the bathroom but at the same time no My stool is very little never black but I’ve noticed the times I had it red I had to kinda push Not everytime. But most of the time I haven’t lost any weight I don’t feel weak

[a4anonymous]

I suggest you to see a doctor asap and don't just wait. He will probably ask you to do colonoscopy. Or just directly call Gastroenterologist and schedule one. Its always better to be sure. I am scheduled to do colonoscopy this Jan 28. I had a lot of blood after my stool with some clots 3 week ago. No pain. My doctor said its probably hemorrhoids. After high fiber diet and workout the bleeding stopped. But I am loosing weight 4 pounds in like a week. Dont know if its the diet change and workout or else. If you are having constipation try prune juice with a lot of water. Don't stress your body my forcing in restroom.

[Dan777x in reply to a4anonymous]

Thank you I will do that I appreciate the help

[Jazzy1990 in reply to a4anonymous]

When you say your stool was red do you mean there was red blood on the side or the stool itself was red ?

[Dan777x in reply to Jazzy1990]

Part of the stool was red when I wiped it was red

[Ramirezzzzz]

Is it like a dark red ? Or bright red ?

[Dan777x in reply to Ramirezzzzz]

Bright red

[Ramirezzzzz in reply to Dan777x]

Next time can you please upload a pic ?

[Dan777x in reply to Ramirezzzzz]

Yes I will thank you

[Dalph87]

Cancer at 19-20 with no family history?

Get checked ofc if you are worried but I can tell you that the chance of having it is close to 0.

Sounds like IBS to me, stop eating spicy and don't push too hard or else you will get piles and they will bleed, keep the stool soft by eating fiber and being well hydrated.

Blood is easy to spot when visible, it's usually bright red or dark to the point of being black, and can even turn stool black like tar or maroon or maybe appear in streakes.

It will also most likely turn the toilet water into bright red and will appear on toilet paper when you wipe yourself.

[Dan777x in reply to Dalph87]

Thank you

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Hello Dan777x ,Thank you for posting. Any time there's an abnormality with your bowel movement, be that blood, or pain, or a change in "what's normal" for you, we do suggest going to a doctor to get that checked out.

Depending on where you live and insurance, you may need to see a primary care doctor first (which is really important to see on a yearly basis, anyway). Then you would be referred to a gastroenterologist.

There are so many possibilities of what could be causing the blood and pain, so try not to let your anxiety get to you. Many times we get checked out and it turns out to be a condition that can be treated with diet change, more liquids, prescription and or over the counter medication.

Keep in mind that if you are in extreme pain, and you'll need to decide what that is for you, since we all handle pain differently, that you should get checked out at an emergency room. Same goes for if you start losing a lot of blood, but it doesn't sound like you are experiencing a lot of blood loss.

When in doubt, see a doctor, and even better, a specialist.

Please keep us updated, we're here for you.

~Nicole @ GCCA

[Dan777x in reply to Nicole_GCCA]

I appreciate it and I will I’ve been doing my best on eating more fiber walking for 30 min a day and Drinking lots of water Once again the thank you for the help