Blood in stools once a while

[mondlee6248]

I’m writing this post because I’m worried, I believed anyone who come to this webpage are worried for themselves or their loved ones.

Things started like that, I had blood in stool quite regular in ard February to March 2020. I’m worried so I went to hospital , normal checks like finger up my anus and then I proceed to go A&E 3 days in a row expecting them to give me a colonoscopy but eventually they told me that o have to wait till May 2020 for it. I couldn’t wait because I’m so stressed up so I proceed to go to a private hospital to get my colonoscopy. Results was normal except for two polyps and biopsy was taken and came back benign. But after colonoscopy, there is still blood in my stools so I went back to private to get CT scan/MRI and blood test on tumor marker on liver/ pancreas and colon. All turned out fine.

So subsequently I had no choice but to accept and blood in stools is like lesser and appeared more days apart. There’s something good news. Until now, there is still blood once in a while like Mayb once every two weeks or three weeks. It continued to worry me because I really do not know where does it comes from. Why it just can’t go away.

Any answers will be greatly appreciated

[mondlee6248]

Hey thx for your reply, I don’t think mine is hemorrhoids because I don’t strain to poop, it came quite smooth, that’s why I feel then how come where does the bleed comes from, it really really worried me

[mondlee6248]

Yes the blood test is for cancer markers, I didn’t go for FIT test

[mondlee6248]

Oic, thx for the suggestion

[Hi3344]

I had the same type of issue. Had a colonoscopy, all fine apart from a polyp and a diagnosis of mild diverticula disease. This was the “likely” cause. I was also told that it can be a mild infection or inflammation that could have caused a PR bleed.

Since I’ve upped my fiber intake and cleaned up my diet I haven’t had another episode.

Hope this helps.

[mondlee6248 in reply to Hi3344]

Actually I ate vegetables everyday at least one meal, whenever I BM, the vegetables are in the stool as well but smaller pieces so I suppose my Fiber should be okay

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Hello mondlee6248 ,

Thank you for posting and giving us an update. Glad to hear that so many tests have come back as normal, sorry to hear you are still experiencing blood in the stool.

Seeing a colorectal surgeon for a consultation may be a good idea, they are very familiar and perform many procedures on/around the rectum and anus to correct an issue that is causing occasional blood in the stool. Depending on what the specialist would see, there are injections and surgical procedures that may be appropriate, depending on the cause of the bleeding.

Here's the tough part -- it is difficult for a specialist to determine the cause of the bleeding (especially since you've had these other tests, my guess is that the specialist would be doing not only a digital exam but also utilize an anoscope so that they can get a better look at the rectal and anal area.).

When it comes to blood in the stool, one challenge can be when seeing the doctor, if you aren't actively bleeding (experienced bleeding the same day), and often the doctor can't see a cause for the bleeding.

When it comes to blood in the stool, one challenge can be when seeing the doctor, if you aren't actively bleeding (experienced bleeding the same day), and often the doctor can't see a cause for the bleeding.

I recommend you seek an appointment with a colorectal surgeon - perhaps due to COVID this would be a video consultation. However, it is important to ask if there's a way that you can be squeezed in for an appointment when you ARE experiencing active bleeding. Typically that will make it easier as far as them determining the cause of the bleeding (especially if it is from microscopic tears in the anus - if you aren't actively experiencing the bleeding, it can be so difficult for them to see the cause.)

Just a reminder - this group is here to offer support, share experiences, and offer our thoughts - but this is not medical advice, and you should always consult your medical professional(s). Additionally, for all emergencies, seek urgent medical care, never delay.

~Nicole, GCCA Staff Member & Colon Cancer Connected Site Administrator

[Curtb87]

Maybe a anal fissure from being constipated my friend, try some anulson cream should help large stools don’t help either as causes strain and can cause bleeding piles and fissure I get a lot of bleeding and always say this is the issue get a lot of black stool as well I have a very similar story to yours so I will be following for progress I hope you find answers soon and take care off your self

[Kruti8684]

Same thing is happening with my child .

[mondlee6248 in reply to Kruti8684]

So how is your child already

[GBP4L]

What other symptoms do you have? I have been bleeding off and on for 3 years now. Got a colonoscopy and was all clear no polyps, no IBS but they did see internal hemorrhoids. Still bled so I asked for a MRI with contrast of my pelvic area focusing on my colon. It also came back clear. As well clean blood work. Hemoglobin levels were normal. Currently still bleeding every now and then. I was worried but after all that if it was something serious I would have already had sever symptoms other than bleeding. I say all this to you because it may just be hemorrhoids. A lot of people with colon cancer don’t even see evidence of blood.

[Martin3488]

I have been bleeding once every 3 or 4 months for over 2 years now. I was diagnosed with external hemorrhoids in 2019. When I had the external hemorrhoids they lasted for about 3 months and there was bleeding when I whipped. After the external hemorrhoid finally shrunk in size and turned into a skin flap that’s when I started noticing blood on the toilet paper and sometimes blood attached to the outside of the stool. The doctor seems to think since I have external hemorrhoids then he’s 99.99% sure I have internal hemorrhoids as well. He says since the bleeding when whipping started immediately after the external hemorrhoid shrunk in size that he’s certain I have internal hemorrhoids. But I’m still scared. I just had a poop this morning with a small little spot of blood on the outside of my stool this morning. I have not had blood in my stool for over 6 months. Very worried