been having blood in stool for a while but not like this and freaking out

[Monsterdrink]

started to get like this on Tuesday and don’t know what is going on, been reading everywhere and not much help. Have had loose stools and stomach pains, looks like mucas, pretty much all other wipes apart from last one is bright red blood but this looks darker, 19 year old male

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Monsterdrink,

Thank you for posting with Colon Cancer Connected. I hate to hear you're having to deal with this. Anytime there is blood in the stool there needs to be a good answer for it. You are young and you have that going for you. That's great. But you should never accept a diagnosis based on your age. You always present the symptoms and look for the answers. You also said you were having stomach pains. You definitely need to get this checked out by your doctor. While there could be a whole host of reasons for what you're experiencing, you need to narrow down and get some good answers.

You'll probably be given a FIT test which will probably come back positive. You already know you're experiencing blood in the stool. There are other tests that your doctor should be able to put you through. If the answer is not readily available from a physical exam, you'll need to get a colonoscopy. It's no big deal as it is the best way to get you some good answers.

I do wish you the best in finding out what's going on. Remember there can be a lot of things that could be causing this. And when you find out what's going on, please let us know. Is that type of information that can be helpful to others on this site.

~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.

[Mondlee]

So did you go for any colonoscopy to find out further?