Ongoing Bleeding and Abdominal Pain Post-Colonoscopy

[Kaia82]

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice. I’ve had two colonoscopies in the past 18 months, and during those, my gastroenterologist removed a total of 14 serrated sessile polyps. My last colonoscopy was eight months ago, but since then, I’ve been dealing with continual bleeding when I wipe. This past week, I’ve also started having abdominal pain. Has anyone experienced something similar? Any advice on what I should do next would be greatly appreciated.

[Dance22]

have you got a contact number and nurse to help, I have one if I’m worried about anything, I’ve got a phone appointment on Monday! Which means they are getting me ready for my next appointment, MRI scan blood ect ! for my next sigmoidoscopy in January, going into my second year now and all is good, so you keep on asking questions about it, all the best for your health x

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator in reply to Dance22]

Glad to hear all is well and good luck with your next sigmoid.

Every new year my first thoughts are scheduling a colonoscopy and a lower abdominal CT scan. My mind just goes there. I give it that priority.

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Kaia82,

Thanks for posting with us. I hate to hear you are dealing with this. Two colonoscopies in 18 months have proven to be a good thing😲🤔👍. Given your results, what is you surveillance procedure like to stay ahead of this? Did you get histology on the polyps?

Now, any time there is abdominal pain it needs to get checked out. You've already done the colonoscopy, so the cause probably isn't there. Perhaps a CT scan is in order. Definitely ask your GP about it. I personally get an annual CT scan as part of my surveillance procedures. I get an annual colonoscopy as well. I have a family history of colorectal issues and my docs want to stay ahead of things with me.

We do wish you the best in finding out what's going on. Pleas let us know what you find out about it. That type of info can be helpful to others on this site as well.

Regards,

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.