Is this blood or undigested food?

[Rippit28]

I have had a bad year of anxiety and have had floating stools for over a year. Had a ct scan on stomach everything looked good. From time to time I have this red in my stool and I can’t tell if it’s blood or undigested food. Please help!

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Rippit28,

Thanks for posting in Colon Cancer Connected. I would get a FIT test. You can do this from home or have it done at your GP. This way you will know if you are dealing with any blood in the stool. Also, what you are experiencing could be caused by a lot of different things. I would think the best route is to visit your doctor and go over what you have going on and get the FIT test. Or, at the very least, do a home FIT test like Cologuard or some other brand. Whatever you prefer. Either way, find out what's going on.

I do wish you all the best in getting some answers and getting on the path to being well very soon.

Thank you,

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

ust 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.