Changes in bowel habit

[Les33]

Hello. In February I started having bowel problems. It started as incomplete evacuation. 15 - 20 mins after visiting the toilet I feel like it's coming again. Later I started having constipation. This went on for a week or so and keep partner advised me to take mist senaco which I did. I had two or so days of diarrhea after which I've never had constipation any

From that time till this day I don't poop much when I go to the toilet. I know myself and how much I poop.

I went to the hospital in March and had a couple of tests ran on ; Stool re and stool culture, two urine test and blood test but they found nothing as I was told I'm fine.

Lately in addition to the fact that I don't poop much I also fart a lot and I feel I'm losing some weight . I'm so scared with the kind of things I've been reading on Google. I need help

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Les33,

Thank you for posting on Colon Cancer Connected. I Hate to hear you're having to deal with these things. You did have your stool checked out and you said it came back fine. So you are obviously experiencing some symptoms about “something” and you have yet to get an answer.

So, what did the doctor say when you asked them why you're having these problems? Your blood and urine test say you are "fine", but you are obviously having some issues and something's causing it. If the blood and the urine aren't the issue, something else is.

You are describing things that seem to be issues with the colon. Were you told to change some kind of habit or diet to see if that would be a benefit? The doctor must have said to try this or that. Also, are you experiencing any pain in any way? Another thing to think about is if there is a history of disease in your family. Could there be something hereditary going on?

There are many things that could be causing what you're experiencing. Bottom line, you need to get some good answers. Is there a way you can possibly get a second opinion about what's going on? I would hope that your doctors are having you try something to help you out. Otherwise, I would seek a second opinion from a different doctor. I would think that a sigmoidoscopy or even a colonoscopy would go a long way in getting used to answers.

We do issue the very best in finding some answers to what's going on. Please don't stop until you get those. Get that second opinion. Ask what else can be done as far as possibly getting scoped to see what's going on. I think that would go a long way in getting you the answers you're looking for.

~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.

[tony11173]

Tom has provided you with some comprehensive thoughts on which to consider. I presume you went to the emergency at hospital. Unfortunately, they literally just do accident/ emergency if you did. Have you actually spoken to your GP about your concerns ?. Your doctor may consider less invasive tests like calprotectin and qfit to start, which NHS can do if you're in UK like me. These markers may provide clues on the way forward. You describe a short history of symptoms and you know your body. From my own experience, what we fear can often turn out to be something completely different. My journey is seven Years starting with anaemia. My head was spinning with stressful speculation and in the end i had numerous invasive tests and consequently, was diagnosed with four separate diseases, three of which were not in the colon. Best luck.