Can any one help me?

[Pattymf]

I’ve been pooping blood since Christmas Day. And I thought I was having my period but it wasn’t. This picture was taken the next day. And the today 12/27 I pooped again but it’s less blood and more solid poop.

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Hello Pattymf ,Thank you for posting and I'm sorry you are experiencing this. There are many reasons why you could have blood in the stool - but the only way to know for certain is to seek a medical expert and get examined.

I know it can be scary to see blood when using the bathroom.

If you are of screening age of colorectal cancer (45 if no family history of symptoms), it would be good to see if you can get straight to a gastroenterologist. Depending on where you live and insurance, you might need to see your general practitioner first. They may perform a digital exam (with their fingers) to examine the anus/rectal area. They will be looking for hemorrhoids, or anal fissures, which are little tears around the anus.

In preparation for your consultation with a medical professional, please be sure to have a copy of all of your medical history available to give a copy to your doctor. Include prescription and over the counter medications, and any patterns you've noticed with food, exercise, bowel movements, etc.

Please keep us posted, and good luck

~Nicole @ GCCA