blood mixed into stool

[Martin3488]

I had external hemmroids diagnosis in 2021. Doctor told me since I have external I more than likely have internal and I should not worry. I frequently notice about once a month or so some red spots mixed into the stool. Sometimes my stool will break apart when pushing and I notice red spots actually inside in the middle of the stool where it broke off. I’m worried I have something serious. I never noticed blood in my life until a large external hemmroid appreared. After the external hemmroids swelling went down and the external hemmroid just became a skin flap I still notice blood in my stool. Could this be from internal hemmroids that the doctor thinks I most definitely have?

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Martin3488,

Thank you for posting on Colon Cancer Connected. When the doctor said you more than likely had internal hemorrhoids, were you administered any tests to verify that? Anytime there is blood in the stool there needs to be a good answer for it. I will definitely have your doctor check this out, but this time have some procedures done to verify what’s going on. All this may be from internal hemorrhoids. There are many things that could be causing this. You just need this to be narrowed down and get some good answers.

You’ll probably be given a FIT test which should come back positive as you stated you’ve already visualized blood in the stool. You will more than likely need to get a colonoscopy to determine exactly what the cause is. When was the last time you had a colonoscopy? Again, there could be many different things causing this. You just need some good answers.

I do wish you the best in getting this checked out. Please let us know what you find out. Type of information that could be helpful to others on this site as well.

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.

[17Carmen]

hi

[Martin3488 in reply to 17Carmen]

hello

[Jkdd28 in reply to Martin3488]

Same symptoms,did you go for colonoscopy? Is your stool normal now

[Martin3488 in reply to Jkdd28]

I never got a colonoscopy. I’m pushing to have one done in January of 2024