Scared out of my Mind

[Heyitsme22]

I used the restroom this morning and noticed blood and spiraled from there! I’m so scared I have an appt with the doctor tomorrow but can anyone offer support?

[Alloagirl]

Hi, hope you have seen your doctor and have had your mind put at rest. It could be haemorrhoids, or perhaps you will need further investigations. Not all blood means cancer. Even if it is the earlier it is detected the better. You have done the right thing, docs appt. straight away. With me it is haemorrhoids, diverticulosis and they removed 4 benign polyps. I had a colonoscopy, and had a positive result. I hope yours is too. Good luck with your appt.

[Hidden in reply to Alloagirl]

Did you have some clots as well? Please see my picture, pretty stressed as I’ve only got my father left.

[Alloagirl in reply to Hidden]

No, I have had clots in the past, due to haemorrhoids, I had the colonoscopy because of a positive fit test. I don’t know your age but if you are young do not let them fob you off. If it isn’t haemorrhoids then a colonoscopy will discover the problem.

[Heyitsme22 in reply to Alloagirl]

They gave me a cream for the hemorrhoids and havent had an issue since. However I do have an appointment for a scope that goes just inside, not a full colonscopy just to make sure thats what it is

[Alloagirl in reply to Heyitsme22]

Yes the cream works but also there is a suppository which is much better for internal haemorrhoids. It is a sigmoidoscopy that you are probably having. Hope all goes well.

[innaXD in reply to Heyitsme22]

Hi! I just saw your post, I mean my stool this morning was exactly the same as yours. I am pretty scared now.. Have you done the scope or colonoscopy? Did your doctor find the reason?😢

[Heyitsme22 in reply to innaXD]

No not yet, but the cream they gave me (suppository) stopped it. I have not had an issue since I used the cream.

[innaXD in reply to Heyitsme22]

Oh I do have hemorrhoids but never had this kind of stool before...Thanks for your reply! I will go to see my doctor to get some same cream maybe XD

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Heyitsme22,

Thank you for posting in Colon Cancer Connected. Please don't be scared. There are a lot reasons for the symptoms you are experiencing. The very best thing you can do is exactly what you are doing and that's getting it checked out with your doctor. Please focus on getting more answers. It could be many different reasons.

We wish you the best with your appointment. Please let us know how it goes.

Thank You,

~Tom, GCCA Survivor - Colon Cancer Connected Site Administrator.

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.